No. 4,283 in French
espagnole
"Espagnole" means "Spanish" (feminine form).
In a sentence
La cuisine espagnole est très savoureuse.
Spanish cuisine is very tasty.
Here, 'espagnole' is used as an adjective to modify the noun 'cuisine' and indicate its origin.
Elle est espagnole et vient de Madrid.
She is Spanish and comes from Madrid.
In this sentence, 'espagnole' acts as an adjective describing the subject 'elle,' specifying her nationality.
Cette sauce espagnole est utilisée dans plusieurs plats culinaires.
This Spanish sauce is used in several culinary dishes.
'Espagnole' here specifically refers to the French culinary term 'sauce espagnole,' indicating a type of brown sauce and expressing its relation to cuisine.
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