transferir

Senses

1. 1.

   to transfer

   to move someone or something from one place, position, or account to another

2. 2.

   to transfer (money)

   to move funds electronically from one bank account to another

3. 3.

   to postpone, to reschedule

   to move an event or appointment to a different date or time

Examples

• "Vou transferir o dinheiro para a sua conta amanhã."

  I'll transfer the money to your account tomorrow.

• "Ela foi transferida para a filial de São Paulo."

  She was transferred to the São Paulo branch.

• "Precisamos transferir a reunião para sexta-feira."

  We need to reschedule the meeting for Friday.

Usage

Very common verb in banking contexts (transferir dinheiro, fazer uma transferência). Often used with preposition "para" (to). In educational contexts, students can "transferir de faculdade" (transfer universities). The reflexive "transferir-se" is also used meaning "to move, to relocate."