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    Poniente (en. West)

    /po'njente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Geographical direction that indicates the place where the sun hides at sunset.
    The west is to the left if we look north.
    El poniente se encuentra a la izquierda si miramos hacia el norte.
    In some regions, it is also represented as a symbol of change or the end of something.
    The west brings with it the closure of a cycle.
    El poniente trae consigo el cierre de un ciclo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ponens', meaning 'the one who places' in reference to the setting of the sun.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the breeze from the west
    It refers to a gentle breeze that comes from the west.
    la brisa del poniente
    shadows of the west
    It evokes the idea of the end of the day and the changes that come with night.
    sombras del poniente
    in the twilight of the west
    It describes a state of transition between day and night.
    en la penumbra del poniente

    Related Words

    west
    Geographical region that includes the countries and areas to the west of a specific place.
    occidente
    sunset
    Time of day when the sun hides on the horizon, associated with the west.
    atardecer

    Slang Meanings

    Poetic usage that refers to the song of birds at sunset.
    The melody I hear in the west is like a farewell song.
    La melodía que escucho en el poniente es como un canto de despedida.
    In some cultures, it refers to a good moment for reflection.
    When evening falls in the west, it's when I like to think the most.
    Al caer la tarde en el poniente, es cuando más me gusta pensar.