What is the Spanish word for "handful"?

Learn how to say "handful" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

handful

Spanish

puñado

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Alternative translations of "handful"

manojo
montón
pizca
cantidad

Examples of how to use "handful" in Spanish

English
Only a handful of people showed up.
Spanish
Solo unas pocas personas se presentaron.
English
She held a handful of coins.
Spanish
Ella sostuvo un puñado de monedas.
English
A handful of students stayed after class.
Spanish
Un puñado de estudiantes se quedó después de clase.
English
He grabbed a handful of popcorn.
Spanish
Él agarró un puñado de palomitas.
English
Only a handful of apples remained.
Spanish
Solo quedaban unos pocos manzanas.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "handful" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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