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    Encaminó (en. On the way)

    /enkaˈmino/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To direct or lead someone down a path.
    The guide led the group to the top of the mountain.
    El guía encaminó al grupo hacia la cima de la montaña.
    To help someone find their objective or purpose.
    The teacher guided her students towards a better understanding of the subject.
    La profesora encaminó a sus alumnos hacia un mejor entendimiento de la materia.
    To initiate a process of change or transformation.
    That book led the young woman to a new way of thinking.
    Ese libro encaminó a la joven hacia una nueva forma de pensar.

    Etymology

    From the verb encaminar, which comes from 'en-' and 'camino'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to head towards a goal
    To start a process to achieve a goal.
    encaminarse hacia un objetivo
    to guide someone
    To guide another person towards a direction or purpose.
    encaminar a alguien
    to be on the right path
    To advance towards the desired goal.
    estar en el camino correcto

    Related Words

    path
    Route or journey that is followed.
    camino
    direction
    Orientation or path taken.
    dirección

    Slang Meanings

    To take a clear course.
    Since he found his passion, he set his career on the right track.
    Desde que encontró su pasión, encaminó su carrera.
    To be on the right track.
    After so many doubts, he finally straightened out his life.
    Después de tantas dudas, por fin encaminó su vida.