trasferirsi
/tras.feˈrir.si/
To relocate in Italian is to say trasferirsi.
The verb is used to describe the act of changing one's domicile or place of business.
Meaning: to change one's domicile or place of business (verb)
Which one should you use?
The reflexive form trasferirsi is used when the subject is moving themselves or their own residence. If you are moving an object or another person, you should use the non-reflexive form trasferire instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
trasferirsi is a reflexive verb. This means you must use it with reflexive pronouns (mi, ti, si, ci, vi, si) to indicate that the subject is the one performing the move.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /tras.feˈrir.si/.
Did you know?
- In the world of Italian sports, the noun trasferta comes from the same root as trasferirsi and describes an 'away game'.
- When a company trasferisce an employee, the phrasing often implies the move is a mandatory requirement of the job rather than a personal preference.
- While you use trasferirsi to say you are relocating to a new city, you would use the verb traslocare to describe the physical labor of moving your boxes and furniture.
Examples in context
- Tom vuole trasferirsi.Tom wishes to relocate.This sentence demonstrates the use of trasferirsi.Tatoeba #3133677 by Guybrush88, translation #2546319 by CK
- Ho deciso di trasferirmi in Italia per motivi di lavoro.I have decided to relocate to Italy for work purposes.
- Siamo pronti a spostarci a Napoli per vivere vicino al mare.We are ready to move to Naples to live close to the sea.
- Mi sono trasferito a Roma.I relocated to Rome.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their future career plans.
- SofiaSofia, vuoi trasferirsi per lavoro?Sofia, do you want to relocate for work?
- MatteoSì, Matteo, cerco casa a Roma.Yes, Matteo, I am looking for a house in Rome.
- SofiaÈ una grande opportunità per te.It is a great opportunity for you.
- MatteoSpero di trasferirsi entro giugno.I hope to relocate by June.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry trasferirsi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
