Can biftek mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Colombia?

In Colombia, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Cruda" and well done is "Bien asada".

loin primal · North Macedonia

biftek

Q: What is biftek in Colombia?

biftek is the North Macedonia retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Colombia, the same cut is most often labeled Lomo fino.

Q: What is biftek called in Colombia?

Look for Lomo fino—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is biftek from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

In Colombia, this cut is Lomo fino.

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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 ColombiaLomo fino

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How to order steak doneness

North Macedonia → Colombia

rare	Крваво	→	Cruda	48–55°C
medium rare	Слабо печено	→	Término medio	55–60°C
medium	Средно печено	→	Tres cuartos	60–65°C
well done	Добро печено	→	Bien asada	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

“biftek” in North Macedonia maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Colombia, look for labels such as Lomo fino. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.