transferencia
/trans-feh-REN-see-ah/
bank transfer
Visualizing a financial transferencia (bank transfer) as money moving from one account to another.
transferencia(noun)
bank transfer
?financial institution
,wire transfer
?electronic payment
transaction
?general payment
📝 In Action
Hice una transferencia de 100 euros a mi cuenta de ahorros.
B1I made a transfer of 100 euros to my savings account.
¿Cuánto tarda en procesarse una transferencia internacional?
B2How long does it take for an international transfer to process?
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Noun Rule
'Transferencia' is a feminine word. Always use 'la' or 'una' before it, and make sure any adjectives describing it are also feminine (e.g., 'una transferencia rápida').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Verb Incorrectly
Mistake: "Yo transferencia dinero."
Correction: Yo *hago* una transferencia de dinero (I make a transfer). Remember 'transferencia' is the thing, not the action itself.
⭐ Usage Tips
Banking Context
In Spanish-speaking countries, when dealing with banks, 'transferencia' is the standard term for moving money electronically between accounts.
This image shows a physical transferencia (transfer) of an object from one location to another.
transferencia(noun)
transfer
?moving location or ownership
,assignment
?legal rights or duties
handover
?responsibility
,data transmission
?computing
📝 In Action
La transferencia de datos al nuevo servidor fue exitosa.
B2The data transfer to the new server was successful.
Solicitó la transferencia a otra sucursal de la empresa.
B2She requested the transfer to another branch of the company.
La transferencia de propiedad del coche requiere mucho papeleo.
C1The transfer of car ownership requires a lot of paperwork.
💡 Grammar Points
Prepositions with Movement
When talking about physical movement, you usually use the preposition 'a' (to) or 'de' (from): 'transferencia de personal a otra ciudad' (transfer of personnel to another city).
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Contexts
This meaning is often found in formal documents, contracts, or news related to administrative or scientific processes (e.g., 'transferencia de recursos').
Depicting transferencia (transference) in psychology, where feelings are redirected from one person to another.
📝 In Action
El terapeuta analizó la transferencia de emociones del paciente.
C1The therapist analyzed the transference of emotions from the patient.
La transferencia es un concepto clave en la teoría freudiana.
C2Transference is a key concept in Freudian theory.
⭐ Usage Tips
Specialized Vocabulary
Unless you are studying psychology or philosophy, you will likely encounter the other meanings of 'transferencia' much more often.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: transferencia
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'transferencia' in its most common, everyday sense?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'transferencia' the same as 'traslado'?
They are very similar! 'Transferencia' usually implies moving ownership, money, or data, often electronically or formally. 'Traslado' usually means a physical move of a person or object from one location to another (like moving houses or relocating an office).
How do I say 'to transfer' in Spanish?
You use the verb 'transferir'. For example, 'Voy a transferir el dinero' (I am going to transfer the money).