belong

=

pertenecer

verb

belong
[bɪˈlɒŋ]
verbo intransitivo
también:
  • to belong to -> pertenecer a (be property of)
  • that book belongs to me -> este libro me pertenece
también:
  • to belong to -> pertenecer a, ser socio(a) de; (be member of) (club) pertenecer a, estar afiliado(a) a (party)
1. ir (have a proper place)
  • to put something back where it belongs -> devolver algo a su sitio
  • the saucepans don't belong in that cupboard -> las ollas no van en esa alacena
  • I feel I belong here -> aquí me siento (como) en casa
  • to feel that one doesn't belong -> sentirse un(a) extraño(a)

belong [bi-lon]
verbo neutro (intransitivo)
1. Pertenecer, tocar a alguno o ser propia de él alguna cosa (be property). (n)
  • It belongs to her -> es de ella, le pertenece (a ella)
  • Does this belong to you? -> ¿esto es tuyo
2. Tocar a alguno por oficio u obligación. (n)
3. Concernir, mirar a, tocar (n)
adjetivo
4. Residir, estar domiciliado en, ser natural de; tener lugar o esfera particular.
  • He belongs in Quito -> reside en Quito
  • That jug belongs in the cupboard -> esa jarra va en el armario (have as usual place)
  • It belongs to the reptile family -> pertenece a la familia de los reptiles (in category)
  • I don’t feel I belong here -> no me siento a gusto aquí (socially)

"belong" in the Answers forum

Q: Does this belong to one of you?
A: He does not live with me, although he is way too cute, so he should. I already have three cats, but like they say in Spanish "Where you can fit two, you…
Q: I belong to you
A: Pertenezco a ti. Mi corazón y mi alma son los tuyos.
Q: I love you, but you belong to another.
A: *Te quiero, pero parteneces a otro.*
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