pertencida

Pertencida is the feminine singular past participle of the verb pertencer in Portuguese. As an adjective, it agrees with feminine nouns and denotes that something belongs to someone or is part of a group, jurisdiction, or collection. It is derived from the Latin pertinere via the verb pertencer, and is related to forms such as pertencente (present participle/adjective) and pertencimento (the noun form related to belonging).

Usage and meaning: Pertencida is used to describe feminine nouns that bear a relation of possession or affiliation. Examples include "a casa pertencida à família Silva" (the house belonging to the Silva family) and "as áreas pertencidas ao município" (the areas belonging to the municipality). In plural form, the corresponding feminine form is "pertencidas," as in "as obras pertencidas à instituição." The sense conveyed is one of ownership, custody, or inclusion within a larger group, organization, or jurisdiction.

Context and style: In everyday Portuguese, the adjective pertencente is more common for expressing belonging, and the verb pertencer with phrases such as "pertence a" is frequently used. Pertencida tends to appear in formal, legal, or literary contexts, where the feminine agreement with the noun is required or stylistically preferred.

See also: pertencer, pertencente, pertencimento.