handful in Portuguese
handful in Portuguese is punhado, mancheia, palmo — handful means the amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.
handful in Portuguese
punhado
The amount that a hand will grasp or contain.
mancheia
The amount that a hand will grasp or contain.
palmo
(obsolete) A hand's breadth; four inches.
punhado
A small number, usually approximately five.
What does "handful" mean?
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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."
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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 Portuguese?
"handful" in Portuguese is punhado, mancheia, palmo. 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 Portuguese, "handful" is punhado, mancheia, palmo.
Are there other ways to say "handful" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "handful": punhado, mancheia, palmo.
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