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belonging

[bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ]
nounpl: belongings
pertença, propriedade, posse
1. a personal possession or item of property
She packed all her belongings into a suitcase.
Ela embalou todas as suas posses em uma mala.
2. a feeling of being part of a group or community; sense of acceptance
Everyone deserves a sense of belonging.
Todos merecem um senso de pertença.
3. the state of being a member or part of something
Her belonging to the club was formalized at the ceremony.
Sua filiação ao clube foi formalizada na cerimônia.
NYC Slang
vibes (for sense of belonging); your stuff (for possessions)
Synonyms
possessionpropertyownershipmembershipaffiliation
Antonyms
estrangementalienationexclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pertença, posse
commonly used for both possessions and sense of belonging
Rio de Janeiro
pertença
preferred for emotional sense of belonging
São Paulo
posse, propriedade
more formal business usage
Portugal
pertença, posse
similar usage to Brazil, slightly more formal tone

Related Idioms & Phrases

sense of belonging - senso de pertença
a sense of belonging - um sentimento de pertencer
personal belongings - bens pessoais
find where you belong - encontrar seu lugar
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