handful

a small amount of something that you can hold in your hand

puñado, cantidad pequeña

• a handful of something

Collocations handful of salt · handful of nuts

• She sprinkled a handful of sugar over the strawberries.

  Ella espolvoreó un puñado de azúcar sobre las fresas.

a small group of people or things, especially when they are difficult to deal with

pequeño grupo, puñado (de personas)

• a handful of something

Collocations handful of students · handful of supporters

• The class was a handful with only one teacher.

  La clase fue un puñado con solo un profesor.