Spanish Phrase
También hay que pagar el primer mes por adelantado.
Meaning
The sentence states that, in addition to other requirements, it is necessary to pay the first month’s fee before the service or rental begins. The use of 'hay que' makes the obligation impersonal, so it applies to anyone in the situation.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are explaining the terms of a lease, a gym membership, a language course, or any subscription that requires an upfront payment for the first month.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tambiénhayquepagarelprimermesporadelantado
También
Adverb meaning 'also' or 'too'. It usually appears at the beginning of a clause to add information.
Hay que + infinitivo
Impersonal construction that expresses a general obligation or necessity; the subject is undefined.
Pagar
Regular -ar verb meaning 'to pay'. In this structure it stays in the infinitive because of 'hay que'.
El primer mes
Noun phrase indicating the first month of a contract, rental, subscription, etc.
Por adelantado
Adverbial phrase meaning 'in advance' or 'ahead of time'. It follows the noun it modifies.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cuáles son los requisitos para alquilar el apartamento?
What are the requirements to rent the apartment?
Además del contrato, también hay que pagar el primer mes por adelantado.
Besides the contract, you also have to pay the first month in advance.
✕Common Mistakes
También tienes que pagar el primer mes por adelantado.
Using 'tienes que' makes the obligation personal; the original phrase is impersonal.
Tambien hay que pagar el primer mes por adelantado.
Missing accent on 'también' changes pronunciation and is considered a spelling error.
También hay que pagar por adelantado el primer mes.
The adverbial phrase should follow the noun it modifies, not precede it.
↔Alternatives
También es necesario pagar el primer mes por adelantado.
It is also necessary to pay the first month in advance.
Se debe pagar el primer mes por adelantado.
The first month must be paid in advance.
Hay que abonar el primer mes antes de comenzar.
You have to pay the first month before starting.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries, landlords, gyms, and subscription services ask for the first month’s fee upfront. Using the impersonal 'hay que' sounds neutral and professional, which is preferred in formal contexts. Avoid the more personal 'tienes que' unless you are speaking directly to a specific person.