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Conjugation Chart of “Pertenecer” (to belong) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Pertenecer”

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Pertenecer is used to give direct orders or instructions related to belonging or being a part of something, for example: Pertenece a este club. (Belong to this club.)

This verb follows the -cer to -zca spelling-changing conjugation pattern, where the ‘c’ changes to ‘zc’ before the endings are added.

How to Use Pertenecer in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Pertenecer generally means to belong to or be a part of something, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To belong: This is the most common meaning, indicating that something is a member or part of a group. For example, Pertenece a este club (Belong to this club).

To be appropriate or fitting: Pertenecer can suggest that something is suitable or proper in a given situation. For example, Pertenece a la ocasión (Be fitting for the occasion).

To be entitled to: It can convey having a right or claim to something. For example, Pertenece a esa herencia (Be entitled to that inheritance).

To be classified as (colloquial): In some contexts, it can mean to be considered as part of a certain category, often with a humorous or sarcastic tone. For example, Pertenece a la clase de tontos (Belong to the class of fools).

Real Life Examples of Pertenecer in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Pertenece al club de lectura! Es una excelente manera de conocer gente nueva. (Join the book club! It’s a great way to meet new people.)

Para ser parte del equipo, pertenezca a la asociación de empleados. (To be part of the team, join the employee association.)

Amigos, pertenezcamos al movimiento por un planeta más verde. (Friends, let’s join the movement for a greener planet.)

Hijos, perteneced al grupo de jóvenes de la iglesia para hacer amigos. (Kids, join the church youth group to make friends.)

Vecinos, pertenezcan a la asociación de vecinos para mantener nuestra comunidad segura. (Neighbors, join the neighborhood association to keep our community safe.)

Oye, pertenece a nuestro equipo de fútbol, ¡necesitamos más jugadores! (Hey, join our soccer team, we need more players!)

Para aprovechar los descuentos, pertenezca al club de membresía de la tienda. (To take advantage of the discounts, join the store’s membership club.)

Pertenezcamos al grupo de caminata los domingos, es bueno para la salud. (Let’s join the Sunday walking group, it’s good for health.)

Chicos, perteneced al club de ajedrez de la escuela para mejorar sus habilidades. (Kids, join the school’s chess club to improve your skills.)

Si quieres estar al día, pertenece al grupo de noticias en las redes sociales. (If you want to stay up-to-date, join the news group on social media.)

Para tener acceso a los recursos, pertenezca a la asociación profesional de su campo. (To access resources, join the professional association in your field.)

Pertenezcamos al club de jardinería, cultivar sus propias verduras es muy satisfactorio. (Let’s join the gardening club, growing your own veggies is very rewarding.)

Mamá, papá, pertenezcan al grupo de padres de la escuela para estar más involucrados. (Mom, dad, join the school’s parent group to be more involved.)

Amigo, pertenece al club de fans de tu equipo favorito, ¡la pasarás increíble! (Friend, join your favorite team’s fan club, you’ll have a blast!)

Para mantenerse en forma, pertenezca al gimnasio cercano a su casa o trabajo. (To stay in shape, join the gym near your home or work.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Pertenecer (to belong) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.