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 Portugal?

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

plate primal · El Salvador

cecina sv

Q: What is cecina sv in Portugal?

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

Q: What is cecina sv called in Portugal?

Look for skirt—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 Portugal, this cut is skirt.

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 Portugalskirt

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How to order steak doneness

El Salvador → Portugal

rare	Rojo	→	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

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