Guiar (en. Guide)
/ɡiˈaɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To direct or show the way to someone.
I am going to guide you through the city so you can see the tourist spots.
Voy a guiarte por la ciudad para que conozcas los puntos turísticos.
To guide or advise in a process or situation.
The teacher guided the students in their final project.
El profesor guió a los estudiantes en su proyecto final.
To drive a vehicle.
She is going to guide the car to the restaurant.
Ella va a guiar el coche hasta el restaurante.
Etymology
From Latin 'guidare', meaning 'to lead, to conduct'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to guide someone
Helping someone to orient themselves or find the way.
guiar a alguien
to guide traffic
Controlling the flow of vehicles and pedestrians to prevent accidents.
guiar el tráfico
to guide the conversation
Controlling the course of a talk or discussion.
guiar la conversación
Related Words
guide
A person who indicates the way or provides information.
guía
guided
The action of having been led or directed.
guiado
rag
A colloquial term that may refer to a scruffy or out-of-control person.
guiñapo
Slang Meanings
To be lost
I don’t know how to get there, I’m guiding.
No sé cómo llegar, estoy guiendo.
To feel disoriented
With so many signs, I’m getting confused.
Con tantas señales, me estoy guiando.