guiar
everyday, Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico people say guiar for "to drive". Manejar and the standard conducir are understood too.
Meaning: operate a vehicle (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| guiar | everyday, Puerto Rico |
| manejar | also used |
| conducir | standard |
You say Yo guío for "I drive" and ¿Sabes guiar? for "Can you drive?" A driver's license is licencia de conducir.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Mexico and much of Latin America prefer manejar, and Spain prefers conducir. Guiar in Puerto Rico is a very typical local choice.
Did you know?
- In Puerto Rico distances are often given in kilometers on highway signs while speed limits are in miles per hour, a mix that surprises many drivers.
Examples in context
- Yo guío al trabajo todos los días.I drive to work every day.
- ¿Sabes guiar?Do you know how to drive?
- No me gusta manejar de noche.I do not like to drive at night.
Example conversation
Ángela asks her son Diego to drive her to the clinic in Arecibo.
- ÁngelaDiego, ¿tú puedes guiar hoy?Diego, can you drive today?
- DiegoSí, mami, yo te llevo.Yes, mom, I will take you.
- ÁngelaGracias, hijo.Thanks, son.
