pertenecemos

Pertenecemos is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb pertenecer, meaning to belong or to pertain. The verb belongs to the regular -cer family and has an irregular yo form (yo pertenezco), while the nosotros form is pertenecemos. It is commonly used to express membership, affiliation, or inclusion within a group or entity.

Usage and meaning: Pertenecemos is used to indicate that the subject members are part of or connected to a larger group, organization, or category. It is typically followed by the preposition a when specifying the group to which the subject belongs, for example: "Pertenecemos a la misma asociación" or "Pertenecemos a este club." It can also be used in more abstract senses, such as belonging to a collection, tradition, or set of conditions, as in "Pertenecemos a una generación digital" or "Pertenecemos al siglo XXI." The verb often implies a sense of long-standing relation rather than a temporary state.

Etymology and related forms: Pertenecer derives from Latin pertinere, meaning to pertain or relate, formed with the per- prefix and tenere (to hold). In modern Spanish, pertenecer is contrasted with formar parte de (to be part of) but can be used interchangeably in many contexts. Other conjugations follow the standard pattern for -cer verbs with the yo form irregularity: yo pertenezco, tú perteneces, él pertenece, nosotros pertenecemos, ellos pertenecen.

Examples:

- Nosotros pertenecemos a la misma organización.

- Pertenecemos a la red global de investigadores.

- Esta pieza pertenece a nuestra colección; pertenece a nosotros.