What does "despuntar" mean in English?

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Spanish

despuntar

English

to dawn

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Alternative translations of "despuntar"

to taper
to peak
to trim
to sprout

Examples of how to use "despuntar" in Spanish

Spanish
Empezaba a despuntar el día.
English
The day was just beginning to break.
Spanish
El sol despunta en el horizonte.
English
The sun rises on the horizon.
Spanish
Ayer el alba despuntó temprano.
English
Yesterday, dawn broke early.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, el día despuntaba.
English
When I was a child, the day was just beginning.
Spanish
Mañana despuntará la aurora sobre el mar.
English
Tomorrow, the dawn will break over the sea.

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Empezaba a despuntar el día.

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