Glassful Meaning in English
word
ˈɡlæs.fʊl
GLASS-ful
ɡlˈɑːsfəl
glAHS-fuhl
Definição
The amount that fills one glass, usually of a drink. Used to specify quantity, like 'a glassful of water'.
Uso & Nuances
Mostly used with liquids. 'Glassful' is countable, so you can say 'two glassfuls.' More formal or descriptive than just 'glass.' Often appears with 'of' plus the liquid ('a glassful of juice'). Not commonly used in everyday conversation; 'glass' is more usual.
Spanish: vaso (lleno) - copa (llena)Portuguese (BR): copo cheio - taça cheiaPortuguese (PT): copo cheio - copo (cheio)Chinese (Simplified): 一杯（满杯）Chinese (Traditional): 一杯（滿杯）Hindi: एक गिलास (पूरा)Arabic: كأس ممتلئBengali: একগ্লাস - গ্লাসভর্তি পরিমাণRussian: стакан (жидкости)Japanese: コップ一杯Vietnamese: một cốc đầy - một ly đầyKorean: 한 잔Turkish: bir bardak dolusuUrdu: ایک گلاس بھرIndonesian: segelas penuh
Frases de Exemplo
He drank a glassful of milk before bed.
basic
Pour me a glassful of water, please.
basic
She spilled a glassful of juice on the table.
basic
Could you give me another glassful of lemonade?
natural
There were three glassfuls of wine left after the party.
natural
He finished his meal with a cold glassful of water.
natural