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Conjugation Chart of “Pertenecer” (to belong) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Pertenecer”

The presente de subjuntivo of pertenecer is used to express desires, doubts, or uncertainty about belonging or being part of something, for example: Espero que este libro pertenezca a la biblioteca. (I hope this book belongs to the library.)

Pertenecer is a spelling-changing verb, meaning the stem changes from -cer to -zca in certain conjugations of the presente de subjuntivo.

How to Use Pertenecer in the Subjunctive Mood

The present subjunctive of pertenecer is used to express desires, doubts, demands, or hypothetical situations related to belonging or being a part of something.

Expressing desire: For example, Quiero que tú pertenezcas al equipo. (I want you to belong to the team.)

Expressing doubt: For example, Dudo que él pertenezca a esa pandilla. (I doubt that he belongs to that gang.)

Expressing demand: For example, Es necesario que todos pertenezcamos al mismo grupo. (It’s necessary that we all belong to the same group.)

Expressing hypothetical situations: For example, Si yo perteneciera a ese club, tendría acceso a sus instalaciones. (If I belonged to that club, I would have access to its facilities.)

Colloquial usage: In some Latin American regions, pertenecer can be used informally to express belonging to a group or gang, often with negative connotations. For example, Ese vato pertenece a la pandilla más peligrosa del barrio. (That dude belongs to the most dangerous gang in the neighborhood.)

Real Life Examples of Pertenecer in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que cada persona pertenezca a un grupo que la apoye. (It’s important that each person belongs to a supportive group.)

Ojalá que tú pertenezcas al club de lectura para que puedas conocer más gente. (I hope you join the book club so you can meet more people.)

Para que una sociedad prospere, es necesario que todos pertenezcamos a la misma comunidad. (For a society to thrive, it’s necessary that we all belong to the same community.)

Aunque no pertenezcan a nuestra religión, respetamos las creencias de los demás. (Even if they don’t belong to our religion, we respect others’ beliefs.)

Mis padres insisten en que yo pertenezca a un equipo deportivo para mantenerme en forma. (My parents insist that I join a sports team to stay in shape.)

El jefe quiere que todos los empleados pertenezcamos al sindicato para proteger nuestros derechos. (The boss wants all employees to join the union to protect our rights.)

Independientemente de a qué grupo pertenezcan, todos merecen ser tratados con respeto. (Regardless of what group they belong to, everyone deserves to be treated with respect.)

Es una lástima que muchos jóvenes no pertenezcan a ninguna organización comunitaria. (It’s a shame that many young people don’t belong to any community organizations.)

Para ser aceptado en la universidad, es recomendable que pertenezcas a varios clubes estudiantiles. (To be accepted into the university, it’s advisable that you join several student clubs.)

Aunque pertenezcamos a diferentes culturas, todos somos seres humanos y merecemos los mismos derechos. (Even though we belong to different cultures, we are all human beings and deserve the same rights.)

Sería bueno que ustedes pertenezcan a un grupo de apoyo para superar sus adicciones. (It would be good for you to join a support group to overcome your addictions.)

No importa a qué clase social pertenezcan, todos los niños merecen una educación de calidad. (No matter what social class they belong to, all children deserve a quality education.)

Antes de que pertenezcas a ese club exclusivo, asegúrate de que compartan tus valores. (Before you join that exclusive club, make sure they share your values.)

Es fundamental que cada ciudadano pertenezca a una comunidad y contribuya a su bienestar. (It’s essential that each citizen belongs to a community and contributes to its well-being.)

Aunque no pertenezcamos a la misma religión, podemos convivir en armonía y respetarnos mutuamente. (Even if we don’t belong to the same religion, we can coexist in harmony and respect each other.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Pertenecer (to belong) in the Subjunctive Mood (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.