be transferable

[bi trænsˈfɜrəbəl]
verb phrase
ser transferível
1. to have the quality or capability of being able to be moved, passed on, or conveyed from one person, place, or thing to another
This ticket is not transferable to another person.
Este ingresso não é transferível para outra pessoa.
2. to be capable of being applied or adapted in different contexts or situations
The skills you learn in this course are transferable to other jobs.
As habilidades que você aprende neste curso são transferíveis para outros empregos.
3. in legal or financial contexts, to be capable of being assigned, sold, or handed over to another party
Shares in this company are transferable only with board approval.
As ações desta empresa são transferíveis apenas com aprovação do conselho.
In Brazilian business and legal contexts, 'ser transferível' is commonly used in contracts, employment agreements, and financial transactions. In the USA, this phrase is frequently used in educational and professional development contexts when discussing skill portability between jobs. The concept of 'transferable skills' is particularly emphasized in American career development and workforce training programs.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
be movablebe assignablebe negotiablebe portablebe transmissible
Antonyms / Antônimos
be non-transferablebe fixedbe immovablebe inalienable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser transferível
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
ser transferível
commonly used in business and legal documents
Rio de Janeiro
ser transferível
standard usage, sometimes 'poder ser transferido'
Portugal
ser transferível
same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal legal term

Related Words

transfertransferabilitytransferable skillsassignmentconveyancenegotiable

Related Idioms & Phrases

transferable skills carry over
non-transferable and final
transfer of ownership
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