Meaning and behavior
What does pertenecer mean?
Pertenecer means to belong. VerbyGo classifies it as an irregular -ER verb. It is non-reflexive.
to be independent.
Build from reliable parts
Principal forms
- Infinitive
- pertenecer
- Gerund
- perteneciendo
- Past participle
- pertenecido
Verified irregular pattern
How this verb behaves
Its forms differ from a fully regular -er pattern in the present.
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of pertenecer for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Pertenecer |
|---|---|
| yo | pertenezco |
| tú | perteneces |
| él / ella / usted | pertenece |
| nosotros / nosotras | pertenecemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | pertenecéis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | pertenecen |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of pertenecer is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Pertenecer |
|---|---|
| yo | pertenecí |
| tú | perteneciste |
| él / ella / usted | perteneció |
| nosotros / nosotras | pertenecimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | pertenecisteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | pertenecieron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of pertenecer, or for background information.
| Subject | Pertenecer |
|---|---|
| yo | pertenecía |
| tú | pertenecías |
| él / ella / usted | pertenecía |
| nosotros / nosotras | pertenecíamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | pertenecíais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | pertenecían |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of pertenecer for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Pertenecer |
|---|---|
| yo | perteneceré |
| tú | pertenecerás |
| él / ella / usted | pertenecerá |
| nosotros / nosotras | perteneceremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | perteneceréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | pertenecerán |
Conjugation guide
Subjunctive forms
Subjunctive forms
Present subjunctive
Use these forms when a current wish, reaction, doubt or another trigger requires the subjunctive.
| Subject | Pertenecer |
|---|---|
| yo | pertenezca |
| tú | pertenezcas |
| él / ella / usted | pertenezca |
| nosotros / nosotras | pertenezcamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | pertenezcáis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | pertenezcan |
Verified context
Examples with pertenecer
Eso le pertenece a él.
That's his.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRYo pertenezco a este lugar.
I belong here.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRNo pertenezco a este lugar.
I don't belong here.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Quick answers
Pertenecer FAQ
What does pertenecer mean?
Pertenecer means to belong.
Is pertenecer regular or irregular?
Pertenecer is a irregular -ER verb.
What is the gerund of pertenecer?
The gerund of pertenecer is perteneciendo.
What is the past participle of pertenecer?
The past participle of pertenecer is pertenecido.
How is pertenecer conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is pertenezco, perteneces, pertenece, pertenecemos, pertenecen.
How is pertenecer conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is pertenecí, perteneciste, perteneció, pertenecimos, pertenecieron.
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