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guia

[ˈɡi.ɐ]
nounfemininepl: guias
guide
1. A person who leads or directs others, especially on a tour or journey
The tour guide showed us around the museum.
A guia nos mostrou o museu.
2. A document or publication that provides information or instructions
I consulted the user guide for instructions.
Consultei a guia de usuário para as instruções.
3. Something that serves as a model or standard for behavior or action
Moral principles serve as a guide for our decisions.
Os princípios morais servem como guia para nossas decisões.
4. A narrow strip or groove that directs movement
The drawer slides along the guide rails.
A gaveta desliza ao longo das guias.
Synonyms
condutororientadormanualroteirodirecionador
Antonyms
desorientaçãoconfusão

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
guia
Standard usage for guide or guidebook
São Paulo
guia
Commonly used in tourism and instructional contexts
Portugal
guia
Also used; sometimes 'condutor' for tour guide in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

servir de guia
guia turístico
guia de viagem
guia de usuário
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