guiar
guide
Ayudar a una persona o a un grupo a encontrar el camino correcto o a hacer algo de la mejor manera.
The Spanish verb "guiar" means "to guide" or "to lead" in English.
Meaning
"Guiar" refers to the action of showing someone the way, directing, or leading them towards a certain destination or goal. It can be used in both physical and metaphorical contexts.
Parts
- The verb is regular and belongs to the -ar verbs group.
- In its conjugations, the "i" often remains intact due to the graphic accentuation in some forms to maintain the sound (e.g., "yo guío").
Examples of usage:
- Él va a guiarnos por la ciudad.
(He is going to guide us through the city.) - Ella me guió en mi carrera profesional.
(She guided me in my professional career.)
Synonyms
- dirigir (to direct)
- conducir (to drive/lead)
- orientar (to orient)
- asesorar (to advise, in some contexts)
Antonyms
- perder (to lose, in the sense of losing the way)
- desorientar (to disorient)
- confundir (to confuse)
Summary
"Guiar" means to lead or direct someone, physically or metaphorically, and is a common verb used when talking about showing the way or providing guidance.
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Examples
El guía nos guió por el sendero.verb
The guide led us along the trail.
¿Quién guiará al grupo durante la excursión?verb
Who will guide the group during the excursion?
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