Traspasar (en. Transfer)

/tɾas.paˈsaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To transfer something from one place or situation to another.

I decided to transfer the property to my son.

Decidí traspasar la propiedad a mi hijo.

To pass through a place, especially a limit or border.

The river crosses the border between the two countries.

El río traspasa la frontera entre los dos países.

To transfer rights or possessions.

I am going to transfer my rental contract.

Voy a traspasar mi contrato de alquiler.

From the prefix 'tras-' meaning 'beyond' and 'pasar', from Latin 'passare'.

to cross boundaries

To overcome restrictions or barriers.

traspasar límites

transfer of powers

Process of ceding authorities or responsibilities.

traspaso de poderes

to pass on information

To transmit data from one person to another.

traspasar información

transfer

The act of transferring something.

traspaso

to pass

To move from one place to another.

pasar

to transfer

To make something pass from one person to another.

transferir

To transfer something informally.

I am going to transfer this DVD to a friend.

Voy a traspasar este DVD a un amigo.

To make a deal or transaction without following formal procedures.

She transferred her car without paperwork.

Ella traspasó su coche sin papeles.