Spanish Phrase
Algunas cuentas no tienen comisiones mensuales.
Meaning
The sentence states that certain bank accounts are free of monthly fees. It emphasizes that the lack of fees applies only to some accounts, not all.
When to use
Use this phrase when comparing banking products, explaining the benefits of a particular account, or answering a customer’s question about fees.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Algunascuentasnotienencomisionesmensuales
Algunas (indefinite adjective)
Algunas agrees in gender (feminine) and number (plural) with the noun it modifies, here 'cuentas'.
Negación con no
Place 'no' directly before the verb to negate the whole predicate.
Tener (present, 3ª pl.)
The verb 'tener' conjugates as 'tienen' for third‑person plural subjects.
Comisiones mensuales (noun phrase)
Both nouns are plural; 'mensuales' is an adjective that must match the plural noun 'comisiones'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Todas las cuentas tienen comisiones mensuales?
Do all accounts have monthly fees?
Algunas cuentas no tienen comisiones mensuales.
Some accounts do not have monthly fees.
✕Common Mistakes
Algunas cuentas no tiene comisiones mensuales.
The verb must agree with the plural subject 'cuentas', so use 'tienen'.
Algunas cuentas no tienen comisión mensual.
If you refer to multiple fees, keep both nouns plural: 'comisiones mensuales'.
Algunas cuentas tienen no comisiones mensuales.
Placing 'no' after the verb changes the meaning; it must precede the verb.
↔Alternatives
Algunas cuentas están libres de comisiones mensuales.
Some accounts are free of monthly fees.
Hay cuentas sin comisiones mensuales.
There are accounts without monthly fees.
Ciertas cuentas no cobran comisiones cada mes.
Certain accounts do not charge monthly fees.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries banks charge a 'comisión de mantenimiento' each month. Marketing materials often highlight that a product is 'sin comisiones mensuales' to attract customers. The phrase is neutral; use a more formal register when speaking with bank staff.