la guida
guide
Persona o cosa che mostra la direzione o insegna come fare qualcosa.
Definition & meaning
Guida has several related meanings:
- A guide: a person who leads others or provides information, such as a tour guide.
- A guidebook or manual: a publication that gives instructions or information.
- Driving: the act of operating a vehicle.
- Guidance or leadership: direction provided by a person or organization.
It is also a form of the verb guidare , meaning to drive or to guide. As a verb, guida can mean “he or she drives,” “you drive” in formal address, or “drive!” as an informal command.
Grammar & Word origin
As a noun, guida is generally feminine, with the plural guide. When referring to a person, it can describe someone of any gender.
The noun comes from guidare , a verb of Germanic origin.
Synonyms & antonyms
Depending on the meaning, synonyms include:
- accompagnatore — an accompanying person; unlike guida, this does not necessarily imply providing direction or information.
- manuale — a manual, usually focused on instructions rather than travel or general guidance.
- direzione — direction or leadership, emphasizing the act of directing rather than the person who guides.
There is no single antonym that applies to all meanings of guida.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
La guida spiega la storia del museo.noun
The guide explains the history of the museum.
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