What is the Spanish word for "compass"?

Learn how to say "compass" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

compass

Spanish

brújula

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Examples of how to use "compass" in Spanish

English
An old compass can show you the way.
Spanish
Una brújula vieja puede mostrarte el camino.
English
She used a compass to find north.
Spanish
Ella usó una brújula para encontrar el norte.
English
The sailor checked the compass every hour.
Spanish
El marinero revisaba la brújula cada hora.
English
A small compass hung on his keychain.
Spanish
Una pequeña brújula colgaba de su llavero.
English
Teachers say a compass helps with maps.
Spanish
Los maestros dicen que una brújula ayuda con los mapas.

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