filete T-bone
/filete tbone/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase 't-bone steak' is translated into Spanish as filete T-bone. If unsure, use filete T-bone. Wiktionary also lists T-bone.
Meaning: the beef steak (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| filete T-bone | /filete tbone/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| T-bone | /tbone/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
This refers to the specific beef steak cut. In many Spanish-speaking culinary contexts, the English term 'T-bone' is used directly to identify the specific cut of meat.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term bistec chuletero is used to refer to a similar cut as 't-bone steak'.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because filete is a masculine noun, the definite article el is used when referring to the steak (e.g., el filete T-bone).
Did you know?
- The word filete actually shares a common ancestor with the English word 'filament'. It stems from the Latin 'filum', meaning 'thread', because the original meaning referred to a thin strip or thread of meat.
- In certain regions of Mexico, you might hear the term chuletero used for this cut. This comes from the word 'chula', which can refer to something beautiful or choice, implying the meat is a 'pretty' or premium piece.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, ordering a filete without a modifier may result in receiving a tenderloin, which is a different and more expensive cut than a T-bone.
Examples in context
- Quiero un filete T-bone, por favor.I want a T-bone steak, please.
- El filete T-bone está muy jugoso.The T-bone steak is very juicy.
- ¿Cuánto cuesta este filete T-bone?How much does this T-bone steak cost?
Example conversation
At a restaurant, Elena and Javier are looking at the menu.
- Elena¿Vas a pedir un filete T-bone, Javier?Are you going to order a T-bone steak, Javier?
- JavierSí, me encanta ese filete T-bone.Yes, I love that T-bone steak.
- ElenaYo prefiero comer una ensalada hoy.I prefer to eat a salad today.
- JavierEstá bien, pediremos cosas diferentes.That's fine, we will order different things.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “t-bone steak” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries filete, CC BY-SA 4.0.
