No. 6,271 in Dutch
spaanse
"Spaanse" means "Spanish" (adjective, feminine or plural form in Dutch).
In a sentence
Mijn vriendin heeft een Spaanse leraar.
My friend has a Spanish teacher.
In this sentence, 'Spaanse' is used as an adjective to describe 'leraar' (teacher), specifying the origin or specialty of the teacher being Spanish.
Ik hou erg van Spaanse muziek.
I really love Spanish music.
Here, 'Spaanse' is acting as an adjective modifying 'muziek' (music), indicating the type or style of music as Spanish.
We hebben Spaanse gerechten geprobeerd.
We tried Spanish dishes.
In this instance, 'Spaanse' describes 'gerechten' (dishes), designating the cuisine or preparation style of the food being Spanish.
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