guiar

to guide

guiar(gyahr)

transitive verb

1. (to show the way)

a. to guide

Estábamos perdidos, hasta que una persona que conocía el lugar nos guió por el camino.

We were lost until someone who knew the place guided us along the road.

b. to lead

El sacerdote guía a los fieles por el camino del bien.

The priest leads believers down the good path.

2. (automobile)

a. to drive

No es fácil guiar camiones.

It's not easy to drive trucks.

3. (to direct the path of)

a. to train

El jardinero guía las plantas para que crezcan rectas.

The gardener trains the plants so they grow straight.

guiarse

pronominal verb

4. (to lead oneself; used with "por")

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.