How to Say "moral compass" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “moral compass” is “brújula” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
ethical direction
Examples
Sus valores son la brújula que guía sus decisiones.
His values are the compass that guides his decisions.
En momentos de crisis, mi madre es mi brújula.
In moments of crisis, my mother is my guide.
La empresa perdió la brújula y no sabe cómo atraer clientes.
The company lost its way and doesn't know how to attract customers.
Abstract Use
When used metaphorically, it acts exactly like the word 'guide'. You can describe a person or a set of rules as a 'brújula'.
Direction vs. Tool
Mistake: “Using 'brújula' to mean the direction itself (like North).”
Correction: The 'brújula' is the thing that shows the way; the direction itself is 'el norte' or 'el camino'.
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