Portuguese Phrase
Quero transferir dinheiro.
Meaning
The sentence means 'I want to transfer money.' It expresses a personal desire to move funds from one account or place to another.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are speaking to a bank teller, a customer service representative, or a friend about making a financial transaction. It works both in formal settings (e.g., at a bank) and informal conversations (e.g., asking a roommate to send money).
✦Grammar Breakdown
Querotransferirdinheiro
Verbo querer + infinitivo
In Portuguese, the verb 'querer' (to want) is followed directly by another verb in its infinitive form without a preposition.
Infinitivo impessoal
The infinitive 'transferir' is used without a subject; the subject is understood from the conjugated verb 'quero'.
Uso de 'dinheiro'
'Dinheiro' means money; it is a masculine singular noun, so no article is needed after the verb.
🗨In Conversation
Quero transferir dinheiro para a conta da minha irmã.
I want to transfer money to my sister's account.
Claro, preciso do número da conta e do CPF dela.
Sure, I need her account number and CPF.
✕Common Mistakes
Quero transferir o dinheiro.
The definite article 'o' is unnecessary unless you are referring to a specific, previously mentioned amount.
Quero transferir dinheiroes.
‘Dinheiro’ is already plural in meaning; do not add an -es ending.
Quero de transferir dinheiro.
Do not use the preposition 'de' after 'quero'; the infinitive follows directly.
↔Alternatives
Preciso fazer uma transferência.
I need to make a transfer.
Gostaria de enviar dinheiro.
I would like to send money.
Quero mandar dinheiro para outra conta.
I want to send money to another account.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, it is common to ask for the recipient's CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas) when making a bank transfer, especially for amounts above a certain limit. Also, many people use mobile apps like Pix for instant transfers, so you might hear 'Quero fazer um Pix' as a more modern alternative.