Can punta trasera mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Spain?

In Spain, medium rare is called "Al punto". Rare is "Poco hecho" and well done is "Muy hecho".

What is punta trasera in Spain?

Q: What is punta trasera in Spain?

punta trasera is the Venezuela retail name for the sirloin cap, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Spain, the same cut is most often labeled Tapa (approx.).

Q: What is punta trasera called in Spain?

Look for Tapa (approx.)—mapped to Sirloin Cap (sirloin cap).

Q: What primal is punta trasera from?

Sirloin Cap is on the sirloin primal (top sirloin cap (coulotte)).

Exact match

punta trasera

is Tapa (approx.) in Spain

Ask for: Tapa (approx.)

About this cut

Triangular cap on the top sirloin; prized as picanha in Brazil.

sirloin primal · top sirloin cap (coulotte)

In Spain

Tapa (approx.)

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How to order steak doneness

Venezuela → Spain

rareRojo→Poco hecho48–55°C

medium rareTérmino medio→Al punto55–60°C

mediumTres cuartos→En su punto60–65°C

well doneBien cocida→Muy hecho70–100°C

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want (e.g., “warm red center”).

Detailed explanation

“punta trasera” in Venezuela maps to canonical sirloin cap (sirloin: top sirloin cap (coulotte)). In Spain, look for labels such as Tapa (approx.). Triangular cap on the top sirloin; prized as picanha in Brazil.

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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.