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 Portugal?

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

What should I ask for at a butcher in Portugal?

Ask for "Lombinho, mal passado" when looking for lomo in Portugal.

loin primal · Goa

lomo

Q: What is lomo in Portugal?

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

Q: What is lomo called in Portugal?

Look for Lombinho—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is lomo from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

In Portugal, this cut is Lombinho.

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 PortugalLombinho

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How to order steak doneness

Goa → Portugal

rare	Rare	→	Mal passado	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Mal passado/ao ponto	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Ao ponto	60–65°C
well done	Bem feito	→	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

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