redondo de ternera
/redondo de teɾneɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "beef round" translates to Spanish as redondo de ternera.
This phrase refers to a lean cut of beef taken from the hind leg of the cow.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions of Argentina, the term peceto is commonly used to refer to beef round.
How do you pronounce it?
/redondo de teɾneɾa/
Did you know?
- In Argentina, the term peceto is used for beef round, and it is a prized cut often prepared as a 'peceto asado', which is roasted whole and sliced thin.
- The term ternera is derived from the adjective tierno, meaning 'tender', reflecting the physical quality of the meat.
- The word redondo can be used metaphorically in Spanish to describe a person's face as full or round, similar to the English word 'rotund'.
Examples in context
- El redondo de ternera es muy magro.The beef round is very lean.
- Necesito un redondo de ternera para la cena.I need a beef round for dinner.
- Compré un redondo de ternera en la carnicería.I bought a beef round at the butcher shop.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are at the supermarket.
- Lucía¿Viste el redondo de ternera que buscamos?Did you see the beef round we were looking for?
- AlejandroSí, está en el estante de las carnes.Yes, it is on the meat shelf.
- LucíaPerfecto, pásamelo por favor.Perfect, pass it to me please.
- AlejandroAquí tienes, Lucía.Here you go, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, redondo, ternera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
