Italian Word of the Day: Bussola

Meaning: Compass

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: Italian sailors used the compass to navigate the Mediterranean.

Context: I marinai italiani usavano la bussola per navigare nel Mediterraneo.

Cultural nugget: The magnetic compass was introduced to Europe through Italy in the 12th century, playing a crucial role in the maritime explorations of the Renaissance era. Italian explorers like Christopher Columbus relied heavily on this technology.