Can lomo compuesto mean more than one cut?

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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".

rib primal · Guatemala

lomo compuesto

Q: What is lomo compuesto in Brazil?

lomo compuesto is the Guatemala retail name for the prime rib, which sits on the rib primal. In Brazil, the same cut is most often labeled Bisteca.

Q: What is lomo compuesto called in Brazil?

Look for Bisteca—mapped to Prime Rib (prime rib).

Q: What primal is lomo compuesto from?

Prime Rib is on the rib primal (Ribs 6-12, bone-in, with cap and eye).

In Brazil, this cut is Bisteca.

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Fig. 1 · Ribs 6-12, bone-in, with cap and eye · rib primal

About this cut

A bone-in rib roast consisting of the ribeye with the bone, cap (spinalis), and fat layer intact. Premium roasting cut — the classic holiday centerpiece. 'Prime' refers to the cut, not necessarily the USDA grade.

Primalrib

LocationRibs 6-12, bone-in, with cap and eye

In BrazilBisteca

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How to order steak doneness

Guatemala → Brazil

rare	Rojo	→	Mal passada	48–55°C
medium rare	Término medio	→	Ao ponto para mal	55–60°C
medium	Tres cuartos	→	Ao ponto	60–65°C
well done	Bien cocido	→	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

“lomo compuesto” in Guatemala maps to canonical prime rib (rib: Ribs 6-12, bone-in, with cap and eye). In Brazil, look for labels such as Bisteca. A bone-in rib roast consisting of the ribeye with the bone, cap (spinalis), and fat layer intact. Premium roasting cut — the classic holiday centerpiece. 'Prime' refers to the cut, not necessarily the USDA grade.