pertenecerConjugation
pertenecer means to belong.
Complete Conjugation Tables
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Indicative
Future
The future tense of 'pertenecer' (perteneceré) describes actions that will happen.
Conditional
The conditional of 'pertenecer' (pertenecería) expresses hypotheticals ('would belong') and polite requests.
Present
The present tense of 'pertenecer' (pertenezco) is for current actions, habits, and general truths.
Imperfect
The imperfect tense of 'pertenecer' (pertenecía) describes ongoing or habitual past actions of belonging.
Preterite
The preterite of 'pertenecer' (pertenecí) is for completed past actions of belonging.
Imperative
Imperative
Use the imperative of 'pertenecer' for direct commands: pertenece (tú), pertenezca (usted), etc.
Negative Imperative
Negative commands for 'pertenecer' use 'no' + present subjunctive: no pertenezcas (tú), no pertenezca (usted), etc.
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
The present subjunctive of 'pertenecer' (pertenezca) is used for wishes, doubts, and emotions.
ImperfectAlt
Imperfect Subjunctive
The imperfect subjunctive of 'pertenecer' (perteneciera/perteneciera) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, and doubts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does pertenecer mean in Spanish?
pertenecer means "to belong".
Is pertenecer a regular or irregular verb?
pertenecer is a regular -er verb in Spanish.
How do you conjugate pertenecer in the present tense?
The present tense of pertenecer is: yo pertenezco, tú perteneces, él/ella/usted pertenece, nosotros pertenecemos, vosotros pertenecéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes pertenecen.
How do you conjugate pertenecer in the preterite (past tense)?
The preterite of pertenecer is: yo pertenecí, tú perteneciste, él/ella/usted perteneció, nosotros pertenecimos, vosotros pertenecisteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes pertenecieron.
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