Can coxão duro mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Uruguay?

In Uruguay, medium rare is called "A punto". Rare is "Jugoso" and well done is "Bien cocido".

round primal · Brazil

coxão duro

Q: What is coxão duro in Uruguay?

coxão duro is the Brazil retail name for the bottom round (outside round), which sits on the round primal. In Uruguay, the same cut is most often labeled Carnaza cuadrada.

Q: What is coxão duro called in Uruguay?

Look for Carnaza cuadrada—mapped to Outside Round (bottom round (outside round)).

Q: What primal is coxão duro from?

Outside Round is on the round primal (Outer thigh of the hindquarter).

In Uruguay, this cut is Carnaza cuadrada.

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Fig. 1 · Outer thigh of the hindquarter · round primal

About this cut

From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.

Primalround

LocationOuter thigh of the hindquarter

In UruguayCarnaza cuadrada

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How to order steak doneness

Brazil → Uruguay

rare	Mal passada	→	Jugoso	48–55°C
medium rare	Ao ponto para mal	→	A punto	55–60°C
medium	Ao ponto	→	Cocido	60–65°C
well done	Bem passada	→	Bien cocido	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

“coxão duro” in Brazil maps to canonical outside round (round: Outer thigh of the hindquarter). In Uruguay, look for labels such as Carnaza cuadrada. From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.