This is the 6807th most frequent Portuguese word.
guida
"Guida" is a diminutive or nickname derived from names like "Guida" (short for Margarida), and in some contexts, it may mean "guide." Its meaning depends on the specific usage.
In this sentence, "guida" refers to the steering wheel of the car, as used in some regions to denote this concept.
A guida do carro não estava funcionando corretamente.
The car's steering wheel wasn't functioning properly.
Here, "guida" is metaphorically used to mean a guide or mentor who assists others in learning or improving skills.
Ela é uma ótima guida para as pessoas que querem aprender música.
She is a great guide for people who want to learn music.
Again, "guida" refers to the steering wheel specifically, used in a technical or practical context.