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plate primal · Guatemala

entraña

In Spain, this cut is Entraña.

Exact match · Confidence 0.90
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 SpainEntraña

How to order steak doneness

rareRojoPoco hecho
medium rareTérmino medioAl punto
mediumTres cuartosEn su punto
well doneBien cocidoMuy hecho

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

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

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What is entraña in Spain?
entraña maps to Skirt (skirt steak) in this ontology; in Spain, look for labels such as Entraña.

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What is entraña called in Spain?
In Spain, entraña corresponds to Skirt; common retail wording includes Entraña.

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Where does entraña come from on the cow?
entraña refers to skirt steak on the plate primal (diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)).

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What primal is entraña from?
entraña is tied to the plate primal as Skirt (skirt steak).

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Is entraña the same as ribeye?
No—entraña maps to skirt steak (Skirt), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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Is entraña the same as Flank?
No—entraña is skirt steak; Flank is flank steak, a different canonical cut.

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How is entraña different from Sirloin Flap?
skirt steak (Skirt) differs from sirloin flap by primal and muscle: compare the two hub pages in this site.

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What is the canonical beef cut for entraña?
entraña resolves to Skirt (skirt steak) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a Spain butcher?
Ask for Entraña and mention Skirt if needed—the mapped retail names above match skirt steak.

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Why might entraña be less common in Spain?
entraña is a Guatemala retail term; Spain shops may use different names for the same skirt steak muscle.

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How this information is generated

This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.