bússola
1. An instrument for navigation that uses a magnetic needle to show direction, typically pointing north
The hiker used a compass to find his way through the forest.
O caminhante usou uma bússola para encontrar seu caminho pela floresta.
2. A drawing tool consisting of two legs, one with a sharp point and one with a pencil, used to draw circles and arcs
She used a compass and ruler to create geometric shapes in her art class.
Ela usou um compasso e uma régua para criar formas geométricas na aula de arte.
3. The scope, range, or extent of something
The project is within the compass of our budget.
O projeto está dentro do alcance do nosso orçamento.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'compass' carries strong associations with navigation, exploration, and orientation. The phrase 'moral compass' is widely used metaphorically in English to describe one's sense of right and wrong. In educational settings, drawing compasses are essential tools in geometry classes in both countries.
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