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handful

/ˈhæn(d)fəl/

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noun

Un puñado

The amount that a hand will grasp or contain.

Examples :

"My sister brought a handful of cookies to share with the class. "

Mi hermana trajo un puñado de galletas para compartir con la clase.

amount number essential

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noun

Un palmo

A hand's breadth; four inches.

Examples :

"The carpenter measured a handful of wood to cut for the project. "

El carpintero midió un palmo de madera para cortar para el proyecto.

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noun

Un puñado, aproximadamente cinco

A small number, usually approximately five.

Examples :

"My sister brought a handful of cookies to share with the class. "

Mi hermana trajo un puñado de galletas para compartir con la clase.

number amount essential

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Un puñado, un grupo

A group or number of things; a bunch.

Examples :

"My mother gave me a handful of cookies for the road trip. "

Mi madre me dio un puñado de galletas para el viaje por carretera.

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noun

Un puñado, algo difícil de manejar

Something which can only be managed with difficulty.

Examples :

"Those twins are a real handful to look after."

Esos gemelos son un verdadero puñado para cuidar.

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Condena de cinco años de prisión

A five-year prison sentence.

Examples :

"The judge sentenced the thief to a handful. "

El juez sentenció al ladrón a una condena de cinco años de prisión.

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