Can Filetto mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Chile?

In Chile, medium rare is called "A punto". Rare is "A lo inglés" and well done is "Bien cocido".

loin primal · Italy

Filetto

Q: What is Filetto in Chile?

Filetto is the Italy retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Chile, the same cut is most often labeled Filete.

Q: What is Filetto called in Chile?

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

Q: What primal is Filetto from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

In Chile, this cut is Filete.

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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 ChileFilete

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How to order steak doneness

Italy → Chile

rare	Al sangue	→	A lo inglés	48–55°C
medium rare	Cottura media	→	A punto	55–60°C
medium	Al punto	→	Tres cuartos	60–65°C
well done	Ben cotto	→	Bien cocido	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

“Filetto” in Italy maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Chile, look for labels such as Filete. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.