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"Guiar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to guide", and "normar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to regulate". Learn more about the difference between "guiar" and "normar" below.
guiar(
gyahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (automobile)
a. to train
El jardinero guía las plantas para que crezcan rectas.The gardener trains the plants so they grow straight.
guiarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to be guided by
Cuando tomo una decisión, me guío por mis sentimientos.When I make a decision, I'm guided by my feelings.
normar(
nohr
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mahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (general)
a. to regulate
El gobierno norma la operación de los bares.The government regulates the operation of bars.
b. to lay down rules for
Este manual norma el correcto mantenimiento del equipo.This manual lays down rules for the correct maintenance of the equipment.
c. to establish norms for
El colegio tiene que normar el comportamiento de los alumnos.The school has to establish norms for students' behavior.
