guida
/ˈɡwi.da/
The Italian word for the noun 'driving' is guida.
guida refers to the act or concept of operating a motor vehicle.
Meaning: action of operating a motor vehicle (noun)
Which one should you use?
While guida is the noun for the act of driving, the verb guidare is used when expressing the action itself, such as in the sentence 'I like driving' (Mi piace guidare).
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈɡwi.da/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- Italian uses guida for the concept of driving, but the term for a driver's license is patente, which literally translates to 'patent' or 'permit'.
- While guida is the noun for driving, the word for a 'driver' is often autista, which is a completely different word.
- The noun guida does not only mean the act of driving, but also refers to a 'guide' or a 'manual', such as a car instruction book.
Examples in context
- A me piace guidare.I like driving.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal preference for the action of driving using guida.Tatoeba #4397878 by Guybrush88, translation #4397641 by CK
- Ziri non guida più.Ziri isn't driving anymore.This sentence is useful for stating that someone no longer performs the action of driving using guida.Tatoeba #11102515 by Guybrush88, translation #10232374 by Amastan
- Vado a scuola guida.I go to driving school.This sentence is useful for referring to a driving school using guida.Tatoeba #10832060 by Guybrush88, translation #10800227 by ddnktr
- Vorrei capire le regole per guidare in Italia.I would like to understand the rules for driving in Italy.
- Sarò io a condurre l'automobile.I will be the one driving the car.
- Domani facciamo un giro in campagna?Shall we take a drive in the countryside tomorrow?
- Mi piace andare in macchina, preferisco guidare io stesso.I enjoy driving, I prefer to drive myself.
- 294 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are discussing who should take the car for a trip.
- MatteoChi si occupa della guida oggi?Who is in charge of the driving today?
- GiuliaCi penso io, Matteo.I'll take care of it, Matteo.
- MatteoSei sicura? La guida è stancante.Are you sure? Driving is tiring.
- GiuliaNon preoccuparti, sono riposata.Don't worry, I am rested.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry guida, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
