Can entrecot mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Peru?

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

What should I ask for at a butcher in Peru?

Ask for "Bife Ancho para parrilla, término medio" when looking for entrecot in Peru.

rib primal · Spain

entrecot

Q: What is entrecot in Peru?

entrecot is the Spain retail name for the ribeye, which sits on the rib primal. In Peru, the same cut is most often labeled bife ancho.

Q: What is entrecot called in Peru?

Look for bife ancho—mapped to Ribeye (ribeye).

Q: What primal is entrecot from?

Ribeye is on the rib primal (upper rib / rib eye muscle).

In Peru, this cut is bife ancho.

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Fig. 1 · upper rib / rib eye muscle · rib primal

About this cut

Highly marbled steak cut from the rib primal; bone-in or boneless retail cuts vary by market.

Primalrib

Locationupper rib / rib eye muscle

In Perubife ancho

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How to order steak doneness

Spain → Peru

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

“entrecot” in Spain maps to canonical ribeye (rib: upper rib / rib eye muscle). In Peru, look for labels such as bife ancho. Highly marbled steak cut from the rib primal; bone-in or boneless retail cuts vary by market.