Guiado (en. Guided)

/ɡiˈaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has received instructions or direction.
The group was guided by an expert during the excursion.
El grupo fue guiado por un experto durante la excursión.
That moves or acts under the influence of someone.
His guided behavior reflects the education he has received.
Su comportamiento guiado refleja la educación que ha recibido.
That follows a specific path or plan.
The project was guided by very clear guidelines.
El proyecto fue guiado por lineamientos muy claros.

Etymology

The term 'guiado' comes from the verb 'guiar', which means to direct or lead.

Common Phrases and Expressions

guided by experience
Directed or influenced by prior knowledge.
guiado por la experiencia
to be guided
To be under the direction of another person.
estar guiado
guided action
Activity that is carried out under someone's supervision.
acción guiada

Related Words

to guide
To take someone along a path or instruct them.
guiar
guide
A person who directs or guides others.
guía
to direct
To indicate or point out the way to follow.
dirigir

Slang Meanings

To be under someone's control.
I can't do anything without being guided; I am very guided.
No puedo hacer nada sin que me guíen, estoy muy guiado.
To blindly follow someone's instructions.
She is so guided that she does everything her friend tells her.
Ella es tan guiada que hace todo lo que su amigo le dice.