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transferencia

trans-feh-REN-see-ahtɾansfeˈɾensja

bank transfer, wire transfer

Also: transaction
NounfB1
A vibrant illustration showing a stream of colorful coins flying from one stylized piggy bank to another, symbolizing a bank transfer.

📝 In Action

Hice una transferencia de 100 euros a mi cuenta de ahorros.

B1

I made a transfer of 100 euros to my savings account.

¿Cuánto tarda en procesarse una transferencia internacional?

B2

How long does it take for an international transfer to process?

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • hacer una transferencia – to make a transfer
  • transferencia bancaria – bank transfer

transfer, assignment

Also: handover, data transmission
NounfB2
A storybook illustration showing a bright red box floating or being carried across a short gap from a green platform onto a blue platform, illustrating the concept of physical transfer.

📝 In Action

La transferencia de datos al nuevo servidor fue exitosa.

B2

The data transfer to the new server was successful.

Solicitó la transferencia a otra sucursal de la empresa.

B2

She requested the transfer to another branch of the company.

La transferencia de propiedad del coche requiere mucho papeleo.

C1

The transfer of car ownership requires a lot of paperwork.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • traslado (move/relocation)
  • cesión (ceding/yielding)

Common Collocations

  • transferencia de tecnología – technology transfer
  • transferencia de calor – heat transfer

transference

Also: projection
NounfC1formal
A simple illustration showing a stylized figure sitting across from another figure, with a glowing, swirling line of warm color flowing directly from the first figure's head toward the second figure's head, symbolizing the psychological transference of feelings.

📝 In Action

El terapeuta analizó la transferencia de emociones del paciente.

C1

The therapist analyzed the transference of emotions from the patient.

La transferencia es un concepto clave en la teoría freudiana.

C2

Transference is a key concept in Freudian theory.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • proyección (projection)

Antonyms

  • contratransferencia (countertransference)

Common Collocations

  • transferencia emocional – emotional transference

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Quick Quiz: transferencia

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'transferencia' in its most common, everyday sense?

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👥 Word Family▼
transferir(to transfer) — Verb
transferible(transferable) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from the Latin verb *transferre*, which is made up of *trans-* (across, beyond) and *ferre* (to carry or bear). The Spanish word kept that core idea of moving something from one place to another.

First recorded: 15th century (via French influence)

Cognates (Related words)

English: transferPortuguese: transferência

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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).