Guía (en. Guide)

[ˈɡia]

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A person who dedicates themselves to leading or advising others in a place or activity.
The guide took us through the jungle to observe the wildlife.
El guía nos llevó a través de la selva para observar la fauna.
A manual or text that provides information and guidance.
I bought a travel guide to get to know the city better.
Compré una guía de viaje para conocer mejor la ciudad.

Etymology

From the verb 'to guide', which comes from the Latin 'guidare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tourist guide
A person who shows points of interest to visitors.
guía turística
style guide
A set of rules to maintain consistency in the presentation of a text.
guía de estilo
user guide
A manual that explains the use of a product or software.
guía de usuario

Related Words

to guide
To direct or accompany someone along a path or activity.
guiar
guided
The situation of being under someone's direction.
guiado
direction
The action of directing something toward a place.
dirección

Slang Meanings

Friend or companion.
He is my guide, he always helps me with what I need.
Él es mi guía, siempre me ayuda en lo que necesito.
A guy who knows a lot about a subject.
That guy is a tech guide, he knows everything about computers.
Ese chaval es un guía en tecnología, sabe todo sobre computadoras.