What does pertenecer in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word pertenecer in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use pertenecer in Spanish.

The word pertenecer in Spanish means belong to, belong to, be the responsibility of. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word pertenecer

belong to

verbo intransitivo (ser propio de alguien) (be owned by)

Los bienes que integran el patrimonio arqueológico pertenecen a la nación.
The property that comprises the archaeological heritage belongs to the nation.

belong to

verbo intransitivo (formar parte de algo) (be a member of)

Pertenecer al sindicato no evitará que te corran si no cumples con tu trabajo.
Belonging to the union doesn't prevent them from running you out if you don't fulfill your job.

be the responsibility of

verbo intransitivo (incumbir, competer) (appertain to)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La obligación de mantener el orden pertenece a la policía.
The obligation to keep order is the responsibility of the police.

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