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 Portugal?

In Portugal, medium rare is called "Mal passado/ao ponto". Rare is "Mal passado" and well done is "Bem passado".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Portugal?

Ask for "Picanha, mal passada por favor" when looking for picanha in Portugal.

sirloin primal · Russia

picanha

Q: What is picanha in Portugal?

picanha is the Russia retail name for the sirloin cap, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Portugal, the same cut is most often labeled Picanha.

Q: What is picanha called in Portugal?

Look for Picanha—mapped to Sirloin Cap (sirloin cap).

Q: What primal is picanha from?

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

In Portugal, this cut is Picanha.

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 PortugalPicanha

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How to order steak doneness

Russia → Portugal

rare	С кровью	→	Mal passado	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Mal passado/ao ponto	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Ao ponto	60–65°C
well done	Хорошо прожаренный	→	Bem passado	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 Portugal, look for labels such as Picanha. Triangular cap on the top sirloin; prized as picanha in Brazil.