Spanish Conversation · Level 144
44 words
Spanish word
guisa
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgisa/
Meaning
- feminine nounway
Example
Hazlo a mi guisa.
Do it my way.
More examples
Cada quien vive a su guisa.
Everyone lives in their own way.
Core concept
A person's own way of doing things.
Common phrases
a su guisa
in their own way
a guisa de
in the manner of
a mi guisa
in my own way
Similar words
manera: A general or typical manner of doing something.
modo: A way of acting or behaving in a particular situation.
forma: The form or style in which an action is carried out.
método: A planned, systematic set of steps used to achieve a goal.
Definition in Spanish
Modo o manera de hacer algo; aparece en locuciones como «a su guisa» para indicar que se actúa según el propio modo.
Word origin
Borrowed from Old French guise 'manner', it entered Spanish in the Middle Ages and means a person's mode of acting.
Usage tips
- In the phrase 'a su guisa' the tone can be brusque, so 'a su manera' or 'a su gusto' is often softer.