Guisa (en. Guise)

/ˈɡisa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Manner or mode of doing something.
I made the food in the traditional style.
He hecho la comida a la guisa tradicional.
Dress or attire.
I went to the party in a very elegant outfit.
Fui a la fiesta con una guisa muy elegante.

Etymology

From Latin 'guisare', which means 'to cook'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in her own way
in her own way
a su guisa
in any way
in any form
de cualquier guisa
way of walking
way of behaving
guisa de andar

Related Words

cooking
Art of preparing food.
cocina
style
Characteristic way of doing something.
estilo

Slang Meanings

Peculiar way of speaking or acting.
That person has a very particular way of expressing themselves.
Esa persona tiene una guisa muy particular al expresarse.
Aspect or appearance.
That girl always has a very eye-catching appearance.
Esa chica siempre tiene una guisa muy llamativa.