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"Pertain" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "concernir a", and "belong" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "ser de". Learn more about the difference between "pertain" and "belong" below.
pertain(
puhr
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)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. concernir a
One of my colleagues always brings up topics that don't pertain to the purpose of the meeting.Uno de mis colegas siempre saca temas que no conciernen al propósito de la reunión.
b. estar relacionado con
This new training pertains to issues of preventive health.Este nuevo entrenamiento está relacionado con temas de salud preventiva.
2. (formal) (to be part of; used with "to")
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. pertenecer a
All beneficiaries of the amnesty must pertain to previously approved groups.Todos los beneficiarios de la amnistía deben pertenecer a grupos previamente aprobados.
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.
