Can paleta mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Portugal?

In Portugal, medium rare is called "Mal passado/ao ponto". Rare is "Mal passado" and well done is "Bem passado".

chuck primal · Ecuador

paleta

Q: What is paleta in Portugal?

paleta is the Ecuador retail name for the chuck roast (blade), which sits on the chuck primal. In Portugal, the same cut is most often labeled Cachaço.

Q: What is paleta called in Portugal?

Look for Cachaço—mapped to Chuck Blade (chuck roast (blade)).

Q: What primal is paleta from?

Chuck Blade is on the chuck primal (Shoulder blade area, above the arm).

In Portugal, this cut is Cachaço.

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Fig. 1 · Shoulder blade area, above the arm · chuck primal

About this cut

From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.

Primalchuck

LocationShoulder blade area, above the arm

In PortugalCachaço

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How to order steak doneness

Ecuador → Portugal

rare	Término Inglés	→	Mal passado	48–55°C
medium rare	Término medio	→	Mal passado/ao ponto	55–60°C
medium	Tres cuartos	→	Ao ponto	60–65°C
well done	Bien cocida	→	Bem passado	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

“paleta” in Ecuador maps to canonical chuck blade (chuck: Shoulder blade area, above the arm). In Portugal, look for labels such as Cachaço. From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.