brújula
compass
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈbɾu.xu.la/
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Cultural Note
Spain was a major seafaring nation, and navigation tools like the compass were essential during the Age of Discovery. Even today, carrying a physical compass is recommended on mountain trails where GPS signals can be unreliable.
📝 Example Sentences
Siempre llevo una brújula cuando hago senderismo.
I always carry a compass when I go hiking.
Sin la brújula nos habríamos perdido.
Without the compass we would have gotten lost.