solomillo
/soloˈmiʝo/
The English phrase sirloin is translated into Spanish as solomillo. Wiktionary also lists palomilla.
Meaning: cut of beef (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| solomillo | /soloˈmiʝo/ |
| palomilla | /paloˈmiʝa/ |
The term refers to a cut of beef.
Which one should you use?
While often translated as sirloin in English, solomillo actually refers to the tenderloin, which is a more premium and tender cut than true sirloin.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain and some Latin American countries, the term solomillo is used. In Argentina, Uruguay and Chile, sirloin is commonly referred to as bife de lomo.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of solomillo is solomillos.
How do you pronounce it?
/soloˈmiʝo/
Did you know?
- The term bife in bife de lomo is a loanword from the English word 'beef', adapted into the Spanish phonology of the Southern Cone.
- The word palomilla is a diminutive of paloma, which means 'dove'.
- In Argentina and Uruguay, the bife de lomo is often served as the centerpiece of an asado, a complex social barbecue ritual that can last all day.
Examples in context
- Quisiera un bife de lomo, por favorI would like a sirloin, please
- Me gustaría probar el solomillo, por favorI would like to try the sirloin, please
- ¿Tienen solomillo en el menú?Do you have sirloin on the menu?
- Voy a asar unos lomosI'm going to grill some sirloins
- Acabo de comprar un lomo espectacular para la cena de hoy.I just bought an amazing sirloin for tonight's dinner.
- Camarero(a), me gustaría probar el bife de lomo, ¿puede recomendarme una cocción?Waiter/waitress, I would like to try the sirloin, can you recommend a cooking style?
- El solomillo es muy tierno.The sirloin is very tender.
- Me gustaría pedir un solomillo a la pimienta.I would like to order a pepper sirloin.
- Compré un solomillo de primera calidad.I bought a high-quality sirloin.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are deciding what to cook for dinner.
- Elena¿Qué quieres cenar hoy, Daniel?What do you want for dinner today, Daniel?
- DanielPodemos cocinar un buen solomillo.We can cook a good sirloin.
- ElenaEs una idea excelente.That is an excellent idea.
- DanielYo iré al supermercado a comprarlo.I will go to the supermarket to buy it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sirloin” translations and entries solomillo, palomilla, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries palomilla, solomillo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
