handwritten list

[/ˈhændˌrɪtən lɪst/]
nounpl: handwritten lists
lista manuscrita
1. A list of items, names, or information written by hand rather than typed or printed
She made a handwritten list of groceries before going to the store.
Ela fez uma lista manuscrita de compras antes de ir ao supermercado.
2. A personal record or inventory document created with pen or pencil
The handwritten list was used as evidence in the investigation.
A lista manuscrita foi usada como evidência na investigação.
In Brazil, handwritten lists remain common in everyday life despite digital alternatives, particularly for shopping and personal reminders. They are valued for their authenticity and personal touch in business correspondence. In the USA, while digital lists dominate, handwritten lists are often kept for personal, sentimental, or accessibility reasons.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
handwritten inventorywritten listhand-written recordpen-written list
Antonyms / Antônimos
typed listprinted listdigital listelectronic list

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lista manuscrita
Most common and formal term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
lista escrita à mão
Alternative colloquial form more commonly heard in casual speech
São Paulo
lista manuscrita
Formal usage predominates in business and official contexts
Portugal
lista manuscrita
Standard Portuguese equivalent, rarely uses 'escrita à mão' variant

Related Words

handwritingpenmanshipmanuscriptinventorychecklistmemonote

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a handwritten list
check off a handwritten list
lose a handwritten list
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