Para poder pagarse los estudios, ella ha hecho de todo.

Question

Why is "pagarse" used here, is "pagar" ok? Thanks a lot.

Answer 1

"Pagarse" probably means "provide herself with" or "be able to afford", not simply "pay for." It's a comment about the woman's ability to pay, not just about the act of paying.

Answer 2

HI Bruce, good tip but not exact., welcome to the site

pagarse, pay for her own studies

pagar los estudios...probably somebody else's