trasladarse
Lemma Details
Translation: to move; to relocate; to transfer oneself; to travel; to go
Part of Speech: verb
Etymology: Derived from 'trasladar' (to transfer, to move) with the reflexive pronoun 'se'. The verb comes from Latin 'translatus', past participle of 'transferre' meaning 'to carry across'. It shares the same Latin root as English words like 'translate' and 'transfer'. The reflexive form specifically indicates movement of oneself rather than moving something else.
Commonality: 80%
Guessability: 50%
Register: neutral
Example Usage
Me traslado a Madrid por motivos de trabajo.
I'm moving to Madrid for work reasons.
Nos trasladamos a un hotel más céntrico.
We moved to a more central hotel.
Se trasladó al hospital inmediatamente.
He was transferred to the hospital immediately.
¿Cómo te trasladas al trabajo cada día?
How do you travel to work each day?
Mnemonics
- Think of 'trans' (across) + 'ladar' (similar to 'ladder') - like climbing across a ladder to a new location.
- Connect it to English 'translate' - just as words are moved from one language to another, 'trasladarse' means to move yourself from one place to another.
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Cultural Context
In Spanish-speaking countries, 'trasladarse' is commonly used when discussing changes in residence, workplace, or travel between locations. It's a more formal alternative to 'mudarse' when referring to changing one's residence.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: 'Trasladarse' is reflexive and refers to moving oneself, while 'trasladar' is transitive and means to move or transfer something else.
Notes: The reflexive form indicates that the subject performs the action on themselves.
Mnemonic: When you see the 'se' at the end, think 'self' - you're moving yourself.
Explanation: Both mean 'to move' but 'mudarse' specifically refers to changing residence, while 'trasladarse' can refer to any type of movement or relocation.
Notes: 'Trasladarse' is more versatile and can be used in more contexts than 'mudarse'.
Mnemonic: 'Mudarse' relates to changing your home (like removing mud from your boots before entering a new house), while 'trasladarse' is about movement in general.