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How to Say "you belong" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “you belong” is “perteneces” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
being a member of a group or community
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Examples

Tú perteneces a este grupo de estudio.

You belong to this study group.

Ahora perteneces a una gran familia.

Now you belong to a big family.

Perteneces al comité de seguridad.

You belong to the security committee.

Always use 'a'

This verb is almost always followed by the word 'a' when you want to say what group or person you belong to.

The 'Informal You'

This specific form, 'perteneces,' is used when you are talking directly to one friend, family member, or someone your own age.

Forgetting the 'a'

Mistake: “Tú perteneces el club.”

Correction: Tú perteneces AL club. (Remember that 'a' + 'el' becomes 'al').

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