bistec
/bisˈtek/
The Spanish word bistec means steak.
bistec translates to steak in English.
What does it mean word for word?
The word bistec is a phonetic adaptation of the English word steak.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the term bife is used to refer to steak.
How do you pronounce it?
/bisˈtek/
Did you know?
- Unlike the word 'steak' in English, bistec almost exclusively refers to beef, whereas 'steak' can describe salmon or tuna.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the term bistec specifically refers to a thin slice of meat, whereas thicker cuts are called by different names.
- In some Latin American cuisines, a bistec encebollado is a specific traditional dish where the steak is smothered in sautéed onions.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría un bistec bien hechoI would like a well-done steak
- Quiero comer un bistec hoy.I want to eat a steak today.
- El bistec está muy jugoso.The steak is very juicy.
- ¿Preparas el bistec con sal?Are you preparing the steak with salt?
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- ElenaAlejandro, ¿qué quieres comer hoy?Alejandro, what do you want to eat today?
- AlejandroTengo ganas de comer un bistec.I feel like eating a steak.
- ElenaPerfecto, yo también quiero bistec.Perfect, I want steak too.
- AlejandroVamos al restaurante de carnes entonces.Let's go to the steakhouse then.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bistec, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
