Can Entrecote mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Spain?

In Spain, medium rare is called "Al punto". Rare is "Poco hecho" and well done is "Muy hecho".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Spain?

Ask for "Chuletón, poco hecho" when looking for Entrecote in Spain.

rib primal · France

Entrecote

Q: What is Entrecote in Spain?

Entrecote is the France retail name for the ribeye, which sits on the rib primal. In Spain, the same cut is most often labeled Entrecot.

Q: What is Entrecote called in Spain?

Look for Entrecot—mapped to Ribeye (ribeye).

Q: What primal is Entrecote from?

Ribeye is on the rib primal (upper rib / rib eye muscle).

In Spain, this cut is Entrecot.

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Fig. 1 · upper rib / rib eye muscle · rib primal

About this cut

Highly marbled steak cut from the rib primal; bone-in or boneless retail cuts vary by market.

Primalrib

Locationupper rib / rib eye muscle

In SpainEntrecot

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How to order steak doneness

France → Spain

rare	Saignant	→	Poco hecho	48–55°C
medium rare	À point	→	Al punto	55–60°C
medium	Entre à point et bien cuit	→	En su punto	60–65°C
well done	Bien cuit	→	Muy hecho	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

“Entrecôte” in France maps to canonical ribeye (rib: upper rib / rib eye muscle). In Spain, look for labels such as Entrecot. Highly marbled steak cut from the rib primal; bone-in or boneless retail cuts vary by market.