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"Tour guide" in Spanish: guía / guía
el guía / la guía
A tour guide is el guía or la guía. Match el or la to the person. Ask the guía about the next stop.
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How to pronounce guía / guía
Say it
GEE-ah
/ˈɡi.a/
GEE-ah. Hard g. Stress GEE. Accent on í.
"Tour guide" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el guía | the tour guide (male) Masculine article. | Masculine article. |
| la guía | the tour guide (female) / guidebook Person or book by context. | Person or book by context. |
| guía turístico | tour guide Job title, masculine form. | Job title, masculine form. |
| con guía | with a guide Booked tours. | Booked tours. |
How to use guía / guía in real life
- 1Museum
El guía habla despacio.
The guide speaks slowly.
El guía.
- 2Tour
La guía señala el mural.
The guide points to the mural.
La guía.
- 3Booking
Reservamos un guía para mañana.
We booked a guide for tomorrow.
Un guía.
Mistakes English speakers make with guía / guía
Incorrect: La guía (for a man) llegó.
Correct: El guía llegó.
Use el guía for a man.
Incorrect: Hablo con el guide.
Correct: Hablo con el guía.
Say guía, not English guide.
Good to know
Good to knowLa guía can mean guidebook too. Context tells if guía is a person or a book.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Starting a walking tour
ChatPal
¿Dónde está nuestra guía?
Where is our guide?
You
La guía espera en la puerta.
The guide is waiting at the door.
ChatPal
Llevo agua para el grupo.
I'll bring water for the group.
You
Bien. Seguimos a la guía.
Good. We'll follow the guide.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Tour guide" in Spanish
El guía or la guía?
Match el or la to the person. Form stays guía.
Does guía mean guidebook?
Yes. La guía can be a book or a woman guide.
How do you pronounce guía?
GEE-ah. Accent on í in guía.
With a guide?
Con guía.
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