guía

Definitions of guía
  1. noun
    the act of guiding or showing the way
    synonyms: conducción, control
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    type of:
    dirección, gerencia, management
    the act of managing something
  2. noun
    the shaped bar used to steer a bicycle
    synonyms: manillar, manubrio
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    type of:
    barra
    a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon
  3. noun
    something that offers basic information or instruction
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    guía de viajes
    a guidebook for travelers
    type of:
    vademécum
    a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location
  4. noun
    an alphabetical list of names and addresses
    synonyms: callejero, directorio, guía telefónica, listín de teléfonos
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    types:
    agenda, guía de teléfonos, guía telefónica, listín, listín de teléfonos
    a directory containing an alphabetical list of telephone subscribers and their telephone numbers
    páginas amarillas
    a telephone directory or section of a directory (usually printed on yellow paper) where business products and services are listed alphabetically by field along with classified advertising
    type of:
    libro de referencia, obra de consulta
    a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts
  5. noun
    someone who shows the way by leading or advising
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    types:
    cicerone
    a guide who conducts and informs sightseers
    type of:
    dirigente, líder
    a person who rules or guides or inspires others
  6. noun
    someone who can find paths through unexplored territory
    synonyms: explorador
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    type of:
    experto
    a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
  7. noun
    someone employed to conduct others
    synonyms: acomodador
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    types:
    acomodadora
    a female usher
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