Spanish Phrase
¿Puedo mandar dinero por internet?
Meaning
This question asks whether it is possible or allowed to send money using the internet. It can be used when you need to confirm that a service, bank, or person accepts online transfers.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are speaking with a bank representative, a friend, or a customer‑service agent to verify that you can transfer funds online, especially if you are unsure about the platform’s capabilities or any restrictions.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Puedomandardineroporinternet?
Poder (present)
The verb poder is conjugated in the first person singular (yo) of the present indicative to ask for permission: ¿Puedo? = Can I?
Mandar (infinitive)
Mandar is an infinitive verb meaning “to send”. After poder, the infinitive follows directly without ‘a’.
por + noun
The preposition por introduces the means or medium: por internet = via the internet.
Question marks
Spanish uses an opening (¿) and closing (?) question mark for all interrogative sentences.
🗨In Conversation
¿Puedo mandar dinero por internet?
Can I send money over the internet?
Sí, solo necesita su número de cuenta y una dirección de correo electrónico.
Yes, you only need your account number and an email address.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Puedes mandar dinero por internet?
“Puedes” is second‑person singular; the speaker should use “puedo” to refer to themselves.
¿Puedo mandar dinero por el internet?
The article “el” is unnecessary; the correct prepositional phrase is simply “por internet”.
¿Puedo mandar dinero en internet?
The preposition “en” changes the meaning to “inside the internet”; the proper way to indicate the means is “por internet”.
↔Alternatives
¿Es posible enviar dinero por internet?
Is it possible to send money over the internet?
¿Se puede transferir dinero en línea?
Can money be transferred online?
¿Puedo hacer una transferencia por internet?
Can I make a transfer via the internet?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, “mandar” and “enviar” are both used for sending money, but “transferir” is more common in formal banking contexts. When speaking with a bank, you’ll often hear “transferencia electrónica”. Also, remember that the verb “poder” expresses permission, so the tone is polite and inquisitive rather than demanding.