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Portuguese Phrase

Tem alguma taxa anual?

/tẽ aɫˈɡũmɐ ˈtɐkɐ aˈnwal/
Meaning"Is there any annual fee?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks whether a product, service, or account carries an annual fee. It is a neutral, polite way to inquire about hidden costs before committing.

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When to use

Use this question when you are comparing bank accounts, subscription services, gym memberships, or any contract that might charge a yearly fee. It works both in formal settings (talking to a bank clerk) and informal ones (chatting with a friend about a streaming service).

✦Grammar Breakdown

Temalgumataxaanual?

1

Ter (presente)

‘Tem’ is the third‑person singular present of the verb ‘ter’ (to have) and is used to ask if something exists.

2

Alguma (indefinite adjective)

‘Alguma’ agrees in gender and number with the noun that follows; here it is feminine singular to match ‘taxa’.

3

Taxa (noun)

‘Taxa’ means ‘fee’ or ‘charge’; it is a feminine noun, so adjectives and determiners must be feminine.

4

Anual (adjective)

‘Anual’ is an adjective meaning ‘annual’; it does not change form for gender, but it follows the noun it modifies.

5

Question mark placement

In Portuguese, the interrogative sentence is marked only with a closing ‘?’; the opening ‘?’ is optional in informal writing.

🗨In Conversation

A

Tem alguma taxa anual?

Is there any annual fee?

Não, o plano é gratuito, mas há uma taxa de manutenção mensal.

No, the plan is free, but there is a monthly maintenance fee.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Tem alguma taxa anual?

    Using ‘Tem’ is correct for informal speech, but in very formal writing you might prefer ‘Existe’ or ‘Há’.

  • Tem algumas taxas anuais?

    Do not use the plural ‘algumas taxas anuais’ unless you expect more than one different fee.

  • Tem alguma anual taxa?

    Avoid swapping the order to ‘anual taxa’; adjectives normally follow the noun in Portuguese.

↔Alternatives

  • Existe alguma taxa anual?

    Does any annual fee exist?

  • Há alguma taxa anual?

    Is there an annual fee?

  • Cobram alguma taxa anual?

    Do they charge any annual fee?

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil many services (banks, gyms, streaming platforms) advertise themselves as ‘sem taxa anual’, but they often hide costs in monthly or usage fees. Asking directly with ‘Tem alguma taxa anual?’ shows you are a careful consumer and helps you avoid surprise charges. Keep the tone polite; adding ‘por favor’ before the question is common in formal contexts.