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"Belong" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "ser de", and "belong to" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "pertenecer a". Learn more about the difference between "belong" and "belong to" below.
belong(
bi
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)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. pertenecer a
It's not compulsory to belong to this association in order to become a politician.No es obligatorio pertenecer a esta asociación para llegar a ser político.
a. ser de
This pin belongs to my earring; I had lost it.Esta barrita es de mi pendiente; se me había perdido.
b. pertenece a
This button belongs to the pirate costume.Este botón le pertenece al disfraz de pirata.
a. ir
The cutting board for the fish belongs in the right cabinet.La tabla de cortar pescado va en el armario de la derecha.
5. (to fit in)
a. encajar
It's the first time that I feel that I belong in a group.Por primera vez siento que encajo en un grupo.
belong to(
buh
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lang
tu
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. pertenecer a
I belong to a local chapter of a global not-for-profit organization.Pertenezco a una sección local de una organización global sin fines de lucro.
b. ser miembro de
Lena belongs to the local Girl Scouts group.Lena es miembro del grupo local de las Chicas Exploradoras.
b. pertenecer a
This attachment belongs to the vacuum cleaner.Este accesorio pertenece a la aspiradora.
