Can picanha 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 Nicaragua?

In Nicaragua, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Rojo" and well done is "Bien cocido".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Nicaragua?

Ask for "Me regala la punta de lomo, término medio" when looking for picanha in Nicaragua.

sirloin primal · Russia

picanha

Q: What is picanha in Nicaragua?

picanha is the Russia retail name for the sirloin cap, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Nicaragua, the same cut is most often labeled punta de lomo.

Q: What is picanha called in Nicaragua?

Look for punta de lomo—mapped to Sirloin Cap (sirloin cap).

Q: What primal is picanha from?

Sirloin Cap is on the sirloin primal (top sirloin cap (coulotte)).

In Nicaragua, this cut is punta de lomo.

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 · top sirloin cap (coulotte) · sirloin primal

About this cut

Triangular cap on the top sirloin; prized as picanha in Brazil.

Primalsirloin

Locationtop sirloin cap (coulotte)

In Nicaraguapunta de lomo

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How to order steak doneness

Russia → Nicaragua

rare	С кровью	→	Rojo	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Término medio	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Tres cuartos	60–65°C
well done	Хорошо прожаренный	→	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

“picanha” in Russia maps to canonical sirloin cap (sirloin: top sirloin cap (coulotte)). In Nicaragua, look for labels such as punta de lomo. Triangular cap on the top sirloin; prized as picanha in Brazil.