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If there’s one thing everyone likes, it’s a good barbecue, and Barbecue is a Brazilian tradition.
Every year, more than 90 per cent of Brazilians go to or are involved in some kind of barbecue, whether it’s at home or in a restaurant. So why is barbecuing so popular? The word barbecue in the English language refers to a social occasion or party where grilled food is served. Barbecuing is usually done outside the house and creates a type of meal unlike any other type of food.
Do you know how to identify cuts of meat in English?
See the complete list of English cuts of meat found on the barbecue. Learn how to say in English: maminha, fraldinha, contra filé, rib etc.

Meat consumption in Brazil reached a volume of almost 21 million metric tonnes in 2019, up from 20.6 million metric tonnes a year earlier.

cuts of meat in English
Português Brasileiro | Inglês Britânico |
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Acém ou Agulha | Chuck |
Capa de Contra Filé | Neck Steak |
Alcatra | Rump Steak |
Chuleta | Rib Steak |
Contrafilé | Striploin |
Coração de alcatra | Baby Beef |
Costela | Rib |
Costela do Dianteiro | Rib Roast |
Coxão duro | Outside Flat |
Coxão de Dentro e/ou Coxão Mole | Topside |
Cupim | Hump Steak |
Filé Mignon | Tenderloin or Filet Mignon |
Fraldinha | Flank Steak |
Lagarto | Eye of Round |
Maminha | Rump Skit |
Patinho | Knuckle |
Paleta | Shoulder Clod |
Picanha | Sirloin Cap or Rump Cap |
Ponta de Contrafilé | Cube roll or Rib Eye Steak |
Bife de Vazio ou Pacú | Thin Flank |