Can picanha mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

How do you order steak doneness in Ecuador?

In Ecuador, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Término Inglés" and well done is "Bien cocida".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Ecuador?

Ask for "Picanha con la capa de grasa entera" when looking for picanha in Ecuador.

sirloin primal · Brazil

picanha

Q: What is picanha in Ecuador?

picanha is the Brazil retail name for the sirloin cap, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Ecuador, the same cut is most often labeled picanha.

Q: What is picanha called in Ecuador?

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

Q: What primal is picanha from?

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

In Ecuador, this cut is picanha.

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Fig. 1 · top sirloin cap (coulotte) · sirloin primal

About this cut

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

Primalsirloin

Locationtop sirloin cap (coulotte)

In Ecuadorpicanha

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How to order steak doneness

Brazil → Ecuador

rare	Mal passada	→	Término Inglés	48–55°C
medium rare	Ao ponto para mal	→	Término medio	55–60°C
medium	Ao ponto	→	Tres cuartos	60–65°C
well done	Bem passada	→	Bien cocida	70–100°C

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.

Detailed explanation

“Picanha” in Brazil maps to canonical sirloin cap (sirloin: top sirloin cap (coulotte)). In Ecuador, look for labels such as picanha. Triangular cap on the top sirloin; prized as picanha in Brazil.