Guías (en. Guides)

/ˈɡi.as/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People who orient or accompany a group on a tour or activity.
The tour guides explained the history of the place.
Los guías turísticos explicaron la historia del lugar.
Manuals or documents that provide information on how to do something.
I found several gardening guides in the library.
Encontré varias guías sobre jardinería en la biblioteca.
verb
To guide someone from one place to another.
The instructor will guide the students during the excursion.
El instructor guiará a los estudiantes durante la excursión.

Etymology

From the Latin 'guidare', which means to direct.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Travel guides
Documents or applications that help travelers with information about destinations.
guías de viaje
Study guide
A set of materials that help study for an exam.
guía de estudio
Follow the guides
To comply with the recommendations or instructions given.
seguir las guías

Related Words

To direct
To orient or lead someone to a destination.
dirigir
Instruction
Explanation on how to do something.
instrucción
Advice
Recommendation given to someone to act in a certain way.
consejo

Slang Meanings

Guides as a reference for life.
She is a guide for me in difficult times.
Ella es una guía para mí en momentos difíciles.
Using guides as an excuse for something.
He is using the guides as a way of not deciding.
Está usando las guías como una manera de no decidir.