Spanish Phrase
Tienes 30 días para devolverlo gratis.
Meaning
This sentence tells someone that they have a thirty‑day window to return an item without paying any fee. It is a typical clause found in store return policies.
When to use
Use it when you are explaining a retailer’s return policy, answering a customer’s question about refunds, or writing the terms of a purchase agreement.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tienes30díasparadevolverlogratis.
Tienes (tener)
Second‑person singular present of 'tener', used to express possession or obligation.
para + infinitive
The preposition 'para' introduces purpose; here it links the time limit to the action of returning.
devolverlo
Infinitive 'devolver' with the direct‑object pronoun 'lo' attached, meaning 'to return it'.
gratis
Adverb meaning 'free of charge', placed after the verb phrase.
🗨In Conversation
¿Puedo devolver este libro si no me gusta?
Can I return this book if I don’t like it?
Sí, tienes 30 días para devolverlo gratis.
Yes, you have 30 days to return it for free.
✕Common Mistakes
Tiene 30 días para devolverlo gratis.
Use 'tienes' for the informal 'you' (tú); 'tiene' would refer to 'he/she/it' or formal 'you' (usted).
Tienes 30 días para devolver gratis.
The object pronoun 'lo' must be attached to the infinitive to indicate what is being returned.
Tienes 30 días gratis para devolverlo.
Placing 'gratis' before the verb sounds unnatural; it should follow the verb phrase.
↔Alternatives
Puedes devolverlo sin cargo dentro de 30 días.
You can return it without charge within 30 days.
Tienes un mes para devolverlo sin coste.
You have a month to return it at no cost.
Hay 30 días para devolverlo gratis.
There are 30 days to return it for free.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries consumer‑protection laws guarantee a 30‑day return period for most non‑perishable goods, but the exact terms (e.g., condition of the item, need for receipt) can differ by store and country. When speaking to a native speaker, adding "sin cargo" or "sin coste" sounds natural and polite.