Can cecina nic mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

How do you order steak doneness in Spain?

In Spain, medium rare is called "Al punto". Rare is "Poco hecho" and well done is "Muy hecho".

plate primal · Nicaragua

cecina nic

Q: What is cecina nic in Spain?

cecina nic is the Nicaragua retail name for the skirt steak, which sits on the plate primal. In Spain, the same cut is most often labeled Entraña.

Q: What is cecina nic called in Spain?

Look for Entraña—mapped to Skirt (skirt steak).

Q: What primal is cecina nic from?

Skirt is on the plate primal (diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)).

In Spain, this cut is Entraña.

Approximate match · Confidence 0.70

⚠️ Mapping confidence is limited—verify the exact subprimal with your butcher. Match confidence is below 75%—treat as indicative, not definitive.

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

What is this cut →Global guide →

How to order steak doneness

Nicaragua → Spain

rare	Rojo	→	Poco hecho	48–55°C
medium rare	Término medio	→	Al punto	55–60°C
medium	Tres cuartos	→	En su punto	60–65°C
well done	Bien cocido	→	Muy hecho	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

“cecina nic” in Nicaragua 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.