What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Le (to you), transfiero (I transfer), su (your) and llamada (call).
Which one should you use?
While Le transfiero su llamada is the standard polite form, you may also encounter Transferiré su llamada or Voy a transferir su llamada to express the same intent in a formal setting. In contrast, Te paso la llamada or Te transfiero tu llamada are used when the setting is informal.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Le transfiero su llamada is the standard polite form used by professional operators and customer service representatives because it uses the pronoun Le and the possessive su. For informal settings, you can use Te paso la llamada or Te transfiero tu llamada, which use the tú form.
How does it change in a sentence?
Although the verb transfiero is in the present tense, it is commonly used in Spanish to express an immediate future action, equivalent to "I will transfer" in English.
How do you pronounce it?
/le tɾansfjeɾo su ʝamada/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, an operator might say Le paso con… instead of transfiero. The verb pasar literally means 'to pass', treating the phone call like a physical object being handed to another person.
- The word su shares its Proto-Indo-European root *sewos with the English word 'self'. This links the concept of possession directly to the idea of one's own being or essence.
- In some regions, a caller might hear Le comunico con… rather than transfiero. This uses the verb comunicar, reflecting a more technical view of establishing a communication line.
Examples in context
- Por supuesto, permítame transferir su llamada al departamento de ventas.Certainly, let me transfer your call to the sales department.
- Claro, te paso la llamada al supervisor.Sure, I'll transfer the call to the supervisor.
- Un momento, por favor. Le transfiero su llamada.One moment, please. I will transfer your call.
- Le transfiero su llamada ahora mismo.I will transfer your call right now.
- Un momento, le transfiero su llamada al departamento de ventas.One moment, I will transfer your call to the sales department.
- Espere un segundo, le transfiero su llamada.Wait a second, I will transfer your call.
Example conversation
Javier is a receptionist answering a call for Sofía.
- JavierHola, busca a Sofía. Le transfiero su llamada.Hello, you're looking for Sofía. I will transfer your call.
- SofíaMuchas gracias, Javier.Thank you very much, Javier.
- JavierDe nada. Por favor, espere en la línea.You're welcome. Please hold the line.
- SofíaEstá bien, espero.That's fine, I'll wait.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries le, su, CC BY-SA 4.0.
