alcatra
The Portuguese word for rump steak is alcatra.
The term alcatra refers to a specific cut of beef from the rump area, commonly used for steaks and roasting.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, the term Picanha is used to describe rump steak.
When do people say it?
In a butcher shop or restaurant, you can ask for alcatra to order a rump steak.
Did you know?
- The word alcatra is an Arabic loanword from the word for a 'drop' or 'piece', which reflects the historical influence of Moorish culture on the Portuguese language.
- In Portugal, alcatra is not only a cut of meat but also the name of a traditional slow-cooked pot roast from the Alentejo region, often marinated in wine and garlic.
- In Brazil, the rump area is subdivided into several distinct cuts, meaning that alcatra is often seen as the 'parent' muscle group that includes the highly prized picanha and the maminha.
Examples in context
- Por favor, gostaria de um bife de alcatra bem passado, por favor.Please, I would like a well-done rump steak, please.
- Vamos fazer churrasco hoje? Comprei uma picanha deliciosa para assar.Shall we have a barbecue today? I bought a delicious rump steak to grill.
- Eu vou comprar alcatra para o churrasco.I am going to buy rump steak for the barbecue.
- A alcatra é uma carne muito macia.Rump steak is a very tender meat.
- Você prefere bife de alcatra ou de contrafilé?Do you prefer rump steak or strip steak?
Example conversation
Mariana and Felipe are deciding what to cook for dinner.
- MarianaFelipe, o que vamos comer hoje?Felipe, what are we eating today?
- FelipeEu quero comer uma alcatra grelhada.I want to eat a grilled rump steak.
- MarianaÓtima ideia, eu também gosto muito.Great idea, I like it a lot too.
- FelipeVou ao mercado buscar a carne agora.I am going to the market to get the meat now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alcatra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
