Le transfiero
/le tɾansfjeɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I will transfer you" is translated into Spanish as Le transfiero.
This phrase is used by telephone operators or employees to connect a caller to another person. In a professional telephone context, this phrase is often followed by con (with) and the name of the person or department being connected to, as in Le transfiero con… ("I am transferring you to…").
Which one should you use?
While Le transfiero uses the present tense to express a near-future action, Le transferiré is the literal future tense form.
How do you pronounce it?
/le tɾansfjeɾo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a caller might hear esté atento ('stay alert') after Le transfiero to warn them that the line may go silent for several seconds before the other person picks up.
- The verb transferir is the primary term used for moving money between bank accounts in Spanish, which can make the phrase sound like a financial transaction to some.
- In many Spanish-speaking call centers, employees use the phrase le paso con… instead of le transfiero. This translates literally to 'I pass you with…' and is much more common in colloquial business settings.
Examples in context
- Le transferiré a nuestro departamento de atención al clienteI will transfer you to our customer service department
- Te voy a pasar con mi hermana para que puedas organizarloI will transfer you to my sister so you can arrange it
- Un momento, le transfiero con la directora.One moment, I will transfer you to the director.
- Le transfiero la llamada ahora mismo.I will transfer your call right now.
Example conversation
Alejandro is calling a customer service line and speaking to Lucía.
- LucíaHola, ¿en qué puedo ayudarle?Hello, how can I help you?
- AlejandroNecesito hablar con el gerente, por favor.I need to speak with the manager, please.
- LucíaEntiendo, le transfiero con él ahora.I understand, I will transfer you to him now.
- AlejandroMuchas gracias, Lucía.Thank you very much, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
