guideline

S2 W2

BrE /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/ AmE /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

noun en → es

1 RULE/ADVICE [singular] B1

a rule or suggestion that helps you make decisions and gives advice about what to do in a particular situation

directriz, guía, recomendación

  • guideline for something

Collocations safety guidelines · company guidelines

  • The company has strict guidelines about dress code.

    La empresa tiene estrictas directrices sobre el código de vestimenta.

2 LEGAL [singular] B2

an official rule or suggestion that is not legally binding but gives advice about what to do in a particular situation, especially in legal contexts

directriz legal, recomendación oficial

  • guideline for something

Collocations legal guidelines · court guidelines

  • The court issued new guidelines on sentencing.

    El tribunal emitió nuevas directrices sobre la sentencia.