Spanish phrase
¿Quién paga ~?
Meaning
Who will pay ___?
When to use it
Asks who will handle a payment. Polite way to check who will cover the cost in social or business settings, slightly more future-focused than present-tense forms.
Example dialogue
¿Quién paga esta vez?
Who will pay this time?
Si quieres, puedo pagar yo.
If you'd like, I can pay.