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Italian Phrase

Voglio trasferire dei soldi.

/ˈvɔʎʎo trasfeˈri.re dei ˈsɔl.di/
Meaning"I want to transfer some money."
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Meaning

I want to transfer some money. The sentence can refer to moving funds between bank accounts, sending cash to a friend, or paying a bill. It expresses a personal desire rather than an obligation.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are talking about banking, online payments, or any situation where you need to move money from one place to another – for example, when you call your bank, chat with a customer‑service agent, or ask a friend how to send money.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Vogliotrasferiredeisoldi

1

Voglio (volere)

First‑person singular present of the verb *volere* (to want). It is a modal verb that is followed by an infinitive.

2

Trasferire (infinitive)

Second‑conjugation infinitive ending in -ire. It means ‘to transfer, to move (money, files, etc.)’.

3

dei (partitive article)

Contraction of *di + i*. Used before a plural noun to mean ‘some’ or ‘a few’. It is not the same as the preposition *di*.

4

soldi (plural noun)

Plural of *soldo*, used in modern Italian to mean ‘money’. It is always masculine plural.

🗨In Conversation

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Voglio trasferire dei soldi, ma non so quale sia il metodo migliore.

I want to transfer some money, but I don’t know which method is best.

Puoi usare l’app della tua banca o un servizio di pagamento online come PayPal.

You can use your bank’s app or an online payment service like PayPal.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Voglio trasferire dei soldi.

    The correct spelling is *Voglio* with a double ‘g’.

  • Voglio trasferire di soldi.

    Use the partitive article *dei* before a plural noun, not the preposition *di*.

  • Voglio trasferire a dei soldi.

    The verb *trasferire* already includes the idea of moving something; you don’t need the preposition *a* before the object.

↔Alternatives

  • Vorrei trasferire dei soldi.

    I would like to transfer some money.

  • Devo trasferire dei soldi.

    I have to transfer some money.

  • Posso trasferire dei soldi?

    Can I transfer some money?

  • Voglio mandare dei soldi.

    I want to send some money.

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Cultural Tip

In Italy bank transfers (bonifico bancario) are the most common way to move money, especially for larger amounts. When speaking with bank staff, using the more polite *vorrei* instead of *voglio* shows respect. Also, Italians often specify the purpose of the transfer (e.g., *per l’affitto* – ‘for the rent’) to avoid misunderstandings.