transferir Present Subjunctive Conjugation
transferir — to transfer
The present subjunctive uses the 'ie' stem change (transfiera), but the nosotros/vosotros forms use an 'i' (transfiramos).
transferir Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use this after expressions of doubt, desire, or requests, like 'Quiero que transfieras...' (I want you to transfer...).
Notes on transferir in the Present Subjunctive
It follows the present indicative stem change (ie), but -ir verbs also have a special 'i' change in the nosotros and vosotros forms.
Example Sentences
Espero que me transfieras el contacto pronto.
I hope you transfer the contact to me soon.
tú
Es importante que transfiramos el saldo hoy.
It is important that we transfer the balance today.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using 'transferamos' for nosotros.
Correct: transfiramos
Why: In the subjunctive, -ir stem-changing verbs change the 'e' to 'i' in the nosotros form.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: transfiero
Transferir has an e-to-ie stem change in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.
Preterite
yo: transferí
Transferir has a third-person stem change (e-to-i) in the preterite: transfirió and transfirieron.
Imperfect
yo: transfería
Transferir is completely regular in the imperfect: transfería, transferías, transfería...
Future
yo: transferiré
The future tense of transferir is regular: transferiré, transferirás, transferirá...
Conditional
yo: transferiría
The conditional of transferir is regular: transferiría, transferirías, transferiría...
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: transfiriera
The imperfect subjunctive of transferir uses the 'i' stem: transfiriera, transfirieras...
Affirmative Imperative
yo: transfiere
Use 'transfiere' (tú) or 'transfiera' (usted) to give direct orders to move or transfer something.
Negative Imperative
yo: no transfieras
Negative commands always use the present subjunctive forms: no transfieras, no transfiera...