bistec de cubo
/bistek de kubo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cube steak" is translated into Spanish as bistec de cubo.
This term refers to a tenderized cut of beef.
Meaning: tenderized cut of beef (noun)
Did you know?
- The word bistec is actually a phonetic loanword from the English 'beefsteak'. It was adapted into Spanish by spelling the English pronunciation using Spanish orthography rules.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are planning their dinner menu.
- Daniel¿Qué quieres cenar hoy, María?What do you want for dinner today, María?
- MaríaMe gustaría comer bistec de cubo.I would like to eat cube steak.
- DanielPerfecto, yo preparo el bistec de cubo.Perfect, I will prepare the cube steak.
- MaríaGracias, Daniel, suena muy bien.Thank you, Daniel, that sounds great.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bistec, cubo, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
