Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| transferir | /tɾansfeˈɾiɾ/ |
| trasladar | /tɾaslaˈdaɾ/ |
The verb is used to express moving or passing something from one place, person or thing to another. When you need the noun form, transferencia is used most commonly in the context of banking, such as a bank transfer or during data transmission. Other related nouns include calco and impreso, which refer to a transfer in the sense of a design.
Which one should you use?
Choose your verb based on what is being moved. Use transferir when referring to the movement of digital data, electronic funds or the legal transfer of rights or ownership. In contrast, use trasladar when referring to the physical movement of people, goods or moving an office or residence from one location to another.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, trasladar can be used to express transferring someone or something from one place to another. In Latin America, specifically in Mexico and parts of Central America, traspasar serves as an alternative to transferir in certain contexts.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The third-person singular present indicative form of transferir is transfiere (he/she/it transfers or you informal transfer).
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾansfeˈɾiɾ/
Did you know?
- The verb trasladar shares its roots with the English word 'translate', as both come from the Latin idea of 'carrying across'.
- While transferir is used for money, the word traspaso is often used in Spain to describe the specific act of transferring a business lease or license to a new owner.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the verb trasladar is used not only for moving people but also for the medical process of transferring a patient from one ward or hospital to another.
Examples in context
- No puedo averiguar cómo transferir archivos MP3 a mi iPod.I can't figure out how to transfer MP3 files to my iPod.This sentence is useful for practicing the verb transferir regarding digital files.Tatoeba #1305511 by marcelostockle, translation #953392 by CK
- Transferiré el dinero.I will transfer the money.This sentence is useful for practicing the verb transferir regarding money.Tatoeba #455766 by lukaszpp, translation #455765 by lukaszpp
- No consigo figurar cómo transferir los archivos MP3 de mi iPod de regreso a mi computadora.I can't figure out how to transfer MP3 files from my iPod back to my computer.This sentence is useful for practicing the verb transferir regarding the direction of file movement.Tatoeba #1267953 by arashi_29, translation #953391 by CK
- Por favor, necesito transferir el dinero a la cuenta bancaria de mi amigo.Please, I need to transfer the money to my friend's bank account.
- El traspaso de la propiedad se realizará el próximo mes.The transfer of the property will take place next month.
- La cesión de derechos deberá ser notificada por escrito.The transfer of rights must be notified in writing.
- ¿Podrías pasarme con el departamento de atención al cliente?Could you transfer me to the customer service department?
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Example conversation
María and Daniel are talking about moving money between bank accounts.
- MaríaNecesito transferir dinero a mi cuenta de ahorros.I need to transfer money to my savings account.
- Daniel¿Puedes hacerlo desde la aplicación del banco?Can you do it from the bank app?
- MaríaSí, pero no sé cómo transferir el monto exacto.Yes, but I don't know how to transfer the exact amount.
- DanielYo te ayudo con el proceso, María.I will help you with the process, María.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “transfer” translations and entries transferir, trasladar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries transferir, trasladar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
