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guide

[/ɡaɪd/]
noun/verbmasculine/feminine (noun); N/A (verb)pl: guides
guia
1. A person who shows the way or leads others
The tour guide showed us around the museum.
O guia turístico nos mostrou o museu.
2. A book, document, or resource that provides information or instructions
I read the user guide before using the software.
Li o guia do usuário antes de usar o software.
3. Something that directs or influences behavior or decisions
Morality should be a guide in your life.
A moralidade deve ser um guia na sua vida.
4. To lead or direct someone or something
She guided the visitors through the building.
Ela guiou os visitantes através do edifício.
Synonyms
leaderdirectormanualhandbookconductor
Antonyms
followermislead

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
guia
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
guia/condutor
Condutor used for tour guides in some contexts
São Paulo
guia/orientador
Orientador sometimes used for professional guides
Portugal
guia
Same usage as Brazil; 'condutor' for tour guides

Related Idioms & Phrases

a guiding light
guiding principle
let something be your guide
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