Portuguese Phrase
Tem alguma taxa mensal?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether a service, product, or contract includes any recurring monthly charge. It is a neutral, polite way to clarify costs before signing up or using something.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are reviewing a contract, signing up for a gym, internet plan, subscription service, or any situation where hidden recurring fees might exist. It works both in formal (e.g., speaking with a bank clerk) and informal (e.g., chatting with a friend about a shared app) contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Temalgumataxamensal?
Ter (tem) for existence
In Portuguese, the verb 'ter' in the third‑person singular (tem) is often used like English 'there is/are' to ask about the existence of something.
Indefinite adjective 'alguma'
'Alguma' agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies; here it is feminine singular to match 'taxa'.
Adjective placement
Descriptive adjectives such as 'mensal' normally follow the noun they modify, just like in English.
Question word order
Portuguese yes‑no questions often start with the verb, so the sentence begins with 'Tem' and ends with a question mark.
🗨In Conversation
Tem alguma taxa mensal?
Is there any monthly fee?
Não, o plano é totalmente gratuito.
No, the plan is completely free.
✕Common Mistakes
Tem há alguma taxa mensal?
Do not combine 'tem' with 'há' (e.g., *Tem há*), because both mean 'there is/are'. Choose one.
Tem algum taxa mensal?
Avoid using the masculine form 'algum' with the feminine noun 'taxa'.
Tem alguma mensal taxa?
Do not place the adjective before the noun unless you want a poetic tone; the standard order is noun + adjective.
↔Alternatives
Existe alguma taxa mensal?
Is there any monthly fee?
Há alguma taxa mensal?
Is there any monthly fee?
Cobram alguma taxa mensal?
Do they charge any monthly fee?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil many services (cell‑phone plans, streaming platforms, gyms) advertise a low price but add a 'taxa mensal' later. Asking directly shows you are a careful consumer. In very formal settings you might say 'O senhor tem alguma taxa mensal?' to add respect, especially when speaking to older clients or officials.