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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
noun
manciata
noun
manipolo
noun
gruppetto
noun
(obsolete) A hand's breadth; four inches.
manipolo
noun
(obsolete) A hand's breadth; four inches.
pugno
noun
(obsolete) A hand's breadth; four inches.
birichino
noun
(informal) Something which can only be managed with difficulty.
indisciplinato
noun
(informal) Something which can only be managed with difficulty.
irrequieto
noun
(informal) Something which can only be managed with difficulty.

What does "handful" mean?

  1. noun The amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.
    "He tossed a handful of seeds onto the lawn for the birds."
  2. noun Someone or something that is difficult to manage or control.
    "That puppy is a handful, chewing every shoe in the house."
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handful in a sentence

  • He tossed a handful of seeds onto the lawn for the birds.
  • She grabbed a handful of almonds on her way out.
  • That puppy is a handful, chewing every shoe in the house.
  • My little brother was a handful when he was five.

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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: "He tossed a handful of seeds onto the lawn for the birds." 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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