verb

pertenecer

belong

Es formar parte de un grupo, lugar o cosa.

The word "pertenecer" in Spanish means "to belong." It refers to the relationship of ownership or membership, indicating that something is a part of or associated with someone or something. For example, you might say "Este libro pertenece a Juan," meaning "This book belongs to Juan."

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Examples

Este libro pertenece a la biblioteca del colegio.verb

This book belongs to the school library.

Ese libro pertenece a la biblioteca.verb

That book belongs to the library.

Ese libro pertenece a la biblioteca del barrio.verb

That book belongs to the neighborhood library.

Ella pertenece a un equipo de natación.verb

She belongs to a swimming team.

Esa bicicleta pertenece a mi hermano menor.verb

That bicycle belongs to my younger brother.

¿A qué grupo pertenecen estos documentos importantes?verb

To which group do these important documents belong?

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