Can lap 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".

round primal · Nigeria

lap

Q: What is lap in Chile?

lap is the Nigeria retail name for the top round (inside round), which sits on the round primal. In Chile, the same cut is most often labeled Posta negra.

Q: What is lap called in Chile?

Look for Posta negra—mapped to Inside Round (top round (inside round)).

Q: What primal is lap from?

Inside Round is on the round primal (Inner thigh of the hindquarter).

In Chile, this cut is Posta negra.

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Fig. 1 · Inner thigh of the hindquarter · round primal

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.

Primalround

LocationInner thigh of the hindquarter

In ChilePosta negra

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How to order steak doneness

Nigeria → Chile

rare	Rare	→	A lo inglés	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	A punto	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Tres cuartos	60–65°C
well done	Don dey done	→	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

“lap” in Nigeria maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Chile, look for labels such as Posta negra. A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.