la
feminine
/perteˈnenθja/
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Translation
belonging, possession
Word origin
From pertenecer ('to belong'), from Latin pertinere ('to reach, relate to'). The same root gives English 'pertain' and 'pertinent'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- pertinere
- English cognates
- pertain, pertinent
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralpertenencias
Examples
.
Gather all your belongings before leaving.
.
The sense of belonging to the group is very strong.
gimnasio.
She left her belongings in the gym locker.
exige .
Membership of this club requires an annual fee.
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Are these belongings yours or your brother's?
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