Can cecina sv 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 Colombia?

In Colombia, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Cruda" and well done is "Bien asada".

plate primal · El Salvador

cecina sv

Q: What is cecina sv in Colombia?

cecina sv is the El Salvador retail name for the skirt steak, which sits on the plate primal. In Colombia, the same cut is most often labeled Arrachera (regional).

Q: What is cecina sv called in Colombia?

Look for Arrachera (regional)—mapped to Skirt (skirt steak).

Q: What primal is cecina sv from?

Skirt is on the plate primal (diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)).

In Colombia, this cut is Arrachera (regional).

Approximate match · Confidence 0.70

⚠️ Mapping confidence is limited—verify the exact subprimal with your butcher. Match confidence is below 75%—treat as indicative, not definitive.

Fig. 1 · diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec) · plate primal

About this cut

Plate primal diaphragm muscle; very beefy, used for fajitas and grilling.

Primalplate

Locationdiaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)

In ColombiaArrachera (regional)

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How to order steak doneness

El Salvador → Colombia

rare	Rojo	→	Cruda	48–55°C
medium rare	Término medio	→	Término medio	55–60°C
medium	Tres cuartos	→	Tres cuartos	60–65°C
well done	Bien cocida	→	Bien asada	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

“cecina sv” in El Salvador maps to canonical skirt (plate: diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)). In Colombia, look for labels such as Arrachera (regional). Plate primal diaphragm muscle; very beefy, used for fajitas and grilling.