compass

a device used for finding directions, especially when traveling

brújula

• use a compass

Collocations compass needle · magnetic compass

• He uses a compass to find his way in the mountains.

  Él usa una brújula para encontrar su camino en las montañas.

a guiding principle or a set of principles that guide someone's actions and decisions

compás, guía

• follow one’s compass

Collocations moral compass · compass of life

• Her moral compass guides her actions.

  Su sentido de ética guía sus acciones.