guía
“guía” means “guide” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
guide, leader
Also: mentor
📝 In Action
El guía del museo explicó las obras de arte.
A1The museum guide explained the works of art.
Ella es la guía de nuestro grupo de senderismo.
A2She is the guide for our hiking group.
guidebook, manual
Also: directory, guideline
📝 In Action
Necesitas la guía telefónica para buscar ese número.
A2You need the phone directory to look up that number.
Esta guía de gramática es muy útil para estudiantes.
B1This grammar guide is very useful for students.
he/she/it guides, you guide (formal)
Also: he/she/it leads
📝 In Action
La flecha roja nos guía a la salida.
A2The red arrow guides us to the exit.
Mi intuición guía mis decisiones más importantes.
B1My intuition guides my most important decisions.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "guía" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: guía
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'guía' as a noun referring to a document?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from a Germanic root, possibly related to the Gothic word *witan* (meaning 'to know'). It entered Spanish through French and has always kept the core meaning of showing the way or instructing someone.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'guía' masculine or feminine?
The word 'guía' itself is always feminine (la guía). However, when referring to a male person who guides, you use the masculine article: 'el guía'. This is common for professions that end in -a.
Is 'guía' related to the word 'líder' (leader)?
Yes, they are synonyms in many contexts. A 'guía' is someone who physically directs or gives instructions, while a 'líder' (leader) is usually someone who inspires or manages a group, but the roles often overlap.