What does "poniente" mean in English?

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Spanish

poniente

English

west

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Alternative translations of "poniente"

setting
west wind
westward

Examples of how to use "poniente" in Spanish

Spanish
El sol se pone por poniente.
English
The sun sets in the west.
Spanish
El poniente trae una brisa suave.
English
The west wind brings a gentle breeze.
Spanish
Vimos el sol caer por el poniente.
English
We saw the sun fall in the west.
Spanish
El viento del poniente enfría la tarde.
English
The west wind cools the evening.
Spanish
La casa mira hacia el poniente.
English
The house faces the west.

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El sol se pone por poniente.

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