lomo alto
/lomo alto/from spelling rules
The English phrase "prime rib" is translated into Spanish as lomo alto.
lomo alto refers to a high-quality cut of beef taken from the rib section of a cow.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word chuletón is frequently used when talking about a thick, juicy steak, which can include prime rib.
How do you pronounce it?
/lomo alto/
Did you know?
- Spanish has two different origins for the word alto. While the version in lomo alto comes from Latin, the Spanish word for 'stop' is borrowed from the German word halt.
- In Spain, ordering a chuletón often implies a specific cultural experience of sharing a massive, bone-in steak cooked over an open flame.
- While lomo alto is the technical term for prime rib, Spanish speakers use lomo to describe anything from a beef loin to the loin of a pig or even the small of a human back.
Examples in context
- El lomo alto es mi corte favorito.Prime rib is my favorite cut.
- Hoy prepararemos un lomo alto muy jugoso.Today we will prepare a very juicy prime rib.
- Ese lomo alto tiene una excelente calidad.That prime rib has excellent quality.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are looking at a menu in a steakhouse.
- Lucía¿Qué me recomiendas para cenar?What do you recommend for dinner?
- MateoEl lomo alto es la especialidad de la casa.The prime rib is the house specialty.
- LucíaParece delicioso, lo pediré.It looks delicious, I will order it.
- MateoEs una excelente elección, Lucía.It is an excellent choice, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alto, lomo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
