rabillo de cadera
/rabiʝo de kadeɾa/from spelling rules
rabillo de cadera is the Spanish phrase for tri tip.
The phrase refers to a specific cut of beef from the bottom sirloin subprimal. In many Spanish-speaking butcher shops or restaurants in the United States, the English name tri tip is frequently used instead of the Spanish translation.
What does it mean word for word?
The term rabillo de cadera literally translates to little tail of the hip.
Which one should you use?
You may encounter the informal terms Cola de Cuadril (meaning tail of rump) and Colita de Cuadril (meaning little tail of rump).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the term Colita de Cuadril is commonly used for tri tip.
How do you pronounce it?
/rabiʝo de kadeɾa/
Did you know?
- The word cadera in rabillo de cadera shares a root with the English word 'cathedral'. Both derive from the Latin 'cathedra' meaning 'chair'.
- While the English name describes a shape, the Spanish term rabillo de cadera uses a diminutive to create a more endearing or specific name for the cut.
- While the English term 'tri tip' describes the geometric shape of the meat, the Spanish term rabillo de cadera focuses on its anatomical location near the hip.
Examples in context
- Necesito un kilo de punta de res para una receta especial.I need a kilo of tip of beef for a special recipe.
- El rabillo de cadera es muy sabroso.The tri tip is very tasty.
- ¿Podemos comprar un rabillo de cadera hoy?Can we buy a tri tip today?
- Prefiero el rabillo de cadera a la falda.I prefer tri tip over skirt steak.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are at a butcher shop deciding what meat to buy for dinner.
- SofíaMateo, ¿qué carne quieres para la cena?Mateo, what meat do you want for dinner?
- MateoMe gustaría un rabillo de cadera, Sofía.I would like a tri tip, Sofía.
- SofíaEsa es una excelente elección.That is an excellent choice.
- MateoSí, es la mejor parte de la carne.Yes, it is the best part of the meat.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cadera, de, rabillo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
