handful in Italian
handful in Italian is pugno, manciata, manipolo — handful means the amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.
handful in Italian
pugno
manciata
manipolo
gruppetto
(obsolete) A hand's breadth; four inches.
manipolo
(obsolete) A hand's breadth; four inches.
pugno
(obsolete) A hand's breadth; four inches.
birichino
(informal) Something which can only be managed with difficulty.
indisciplinato
(informal) Something which can only be managed with difficulty.
irrequieto
(informal) Something which can only be managed with difficulty.
What does "handful" mean?
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noun The amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.
"She grabbed a handful of almonds on her way out."
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noun Someone or something that is difficult to manage or control.
"Her toddler can be a real handful at bedtime."
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handful in a sentence
- She grabbed a handful of almonds on her way out.
- Only a handful of people showed up to the meeting.
- Her toddler can be a real handful at bedtime.
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What is "handful" in Italian?
"handful" in Italian is pugno, manciata, manipolo. handful means: The amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.
How do you use "handful" in a sentence?
Example: "She grabbed a handful of almonds on her way out." In Italian, "handful" is pugno, manciata, manipolo.
Are there other ways to say "handful" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 7 translations listed for "handful": pugno, manciata, manipolo, gruppetto, birichino, indisciplinato.
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