Spanish word

bistec

Pronunciation

IPA/bisˈtek/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsteak

Example

Para mí, un bistec, por favor.

One steak for me, please.

Illustration for bistec (steak)

More examples

¿Cómo quieres el bistec, término medio o bien hecho?

How do you want the steak, medium or well-done?

Core concept

Single pan- or grill-seared portion of beef served as a main.

Common phrases

  • pedir un bistec término medio

    order a medium steak

  • un bistec a la parrilla

    a grilled steak

  • un bistec bien hecho

    a well-done steak

Similar words

filete: Thin-sliced piece of meat, grilled or pan-fried and served as an individual portion.
bife: Thick-cut beef steak common in Latin America, grilled and served as a hearty portion.

Definition in Spanish

Porción individual de carne de res, generalmente cocinada en sartén o parrilla y servida como plato principal.

Word origin

Borrowed from English beefsteak, shortened and adapted to Spanish pronunciation and spelling as bistec.

Usage tips

  • When ordering, specify the cooking level (poco hecho, al punto, bien hecho) and confirm any side dishes because un bistec can be served with different accompaniments.

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