Spanish Conversation · Level 16
90 words
Spanish word
encaminar
Pronunciation
IPA/eŋkamiˈnaɾ/
Meaning
- verblead
Example
El guía encaminó a los turistas por el sendero.
The guide led the tourists along the trail.
More examples
El equipo encamina los recursos hacia las prioridades acordadas.
The team directs resources toward the agreed priorities.
Core concept
Person guiding another onto a defined path toward a goal.
Common phrases
encaminar a alguien
lead someone
encaminar hacia un objetivo
direct toward a goal
encaminar los esfuerzos
direct efforts
Similar words
llevar: Escorts or transports a person or item from one place to another.
guiar: Shows the route and gives step-by-step guidance to reach a place.
conducir: Steers or drives a vehicle that moves people or goods to a destination.
orientar: Points out facts and context so someone can orient themselves and pick a path.
Definition in Spanish
Orientar o llevar a una persona, grupo o proceso hacia un estado, finalidad o lugar determinado, poniendo en la senda adecuada para alcanzar ese fin.
Word origin
From Spanish en- 'in/into' plus camino 'path', literally 'put into the path', the verb extends from placing someone on a road to steering people or processes toward a specific end.
Usage tips
- Slightly more formal than guiar, encaminar emphasizes setting someone or something on the correct course, and the reflexive encaminarse usually means to head toward a destination or outcome.