traslado
/trah-SLAH-doh/
move
A 'traslado' can refer to the process of moving belongings to a new location.
traslado(noun)
move
?changing location
,transfer
?moving someone to a new job or position
relocation
?moving house or office
,commute
?the act of traveling from one point to another
📝 In Action
El traslado a la nueva oficina será este viernes.
A2The move to the new office will be this Friday.
Mi primo pidió un traslado a la sucursal de Madrid.
B1My cousin asked for a transfer to the Madrid branch.
La empresa pagará todos los gastos de traslado.
B1The company will pay for all the relocation expenses.
💡 Grammar Points
Noun vs. Verb
Even though it looks like the 'I' form of the verb 'trasladar' (I move), it is almost always used as a masculine noun meaning 'the move' or 'the transfer'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Traslado vs. Mudanza
Mistake: "Using 'traslado' when you specifically mean moving all your furniture and belongings to a new home."
Correction: Use 'mudanza' for moving house, and 'traslado' for the more general act of moving something, someone, or a work position.
⭐ Usage Tips
In the workplace
Use 'traslado' when talking about getting a job in a different city within the same company. It sounds professional and clear.
In a legal context, a 'traslado' is an official duplicate or copy of a document.
traslado(noun)
copy
?official duplicate of a document
transcript
?official record
,notification
?passing information to another party in a lawsuit
📝 In Action
El abogado solicitó un traslado del expediente judicial.
B2The lawyer requested a copy of the court file.
Se dio traslado a la defensa sobre las nuevas pruebas.
C1The defense was notified of the new evidence.
💡 Grammar Points
Formal Phrases
In legal Spanish, you will often see 'dar traslado', which means to officially give a copy of a document to someone so they can respond to it.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: traslado
Question 1 of 2
Which word is best for specifically moving your bed, clothes, and furniture to a new apartment?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'traslado' be a verb?
Technically, 'traslado' is the 'yo' form (present tense) of the verb 'trasladar' (meaning 'I move'). However, in most contexts, it is used as a noun meaning 'the move' or 'the transfer'.
Is 'traslado' formal?
It is neutral when used for job transfers or moving items, but it becomes quite formal when used in legal settings to mean an official copy.