Can lomo mean more than one cut?

This name may also align with Brisket in this dataset—see alternatives below.

How do you order steak doneness in Brazil?

In Brazil, medium rare is called "Ao ponto para mal". Rare is "Mal passada" and well done is "Bem passada".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Brazil?

Ask for "Filé mignon, ao ponto para mal" when looking for lomo in Brazil.

loin primal · Goa

lomo

Q: What is lomo in Brazil?

lomo is the Goa retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Brazil, the same cut is most often labeled Filé mignon.

Q: What is lomo called in Brazil?

Look for Filé mignon—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is lomo from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

In Brazil, this cut is Filé mignon.

Cultural equivalent · Confidence 0.80

Fig. 1 · psoas major · loin primal

About this cut

Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

Primalloin

Locationpsoas major

In BrazilFilé mignon

What is this cut →Global guide →

How to order steak doneness

Goa → Brazil

rare	Rare	→	Mal passada	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Ao ponto para mal	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Ao ponto	60–65°C
well done	Bem feito	→	Bem passada	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

“Goa as the Portuguese-Colonial Bridge” in Goa maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Brazil, look for labels such as Filé mignon. 1 other canonical interpretation may apply. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.