How to Say "flank steak" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “flank steak” is “falda” — use 'falda' when referring to skirt steak in general, often for dishes like fajitas, and it's widely understood across most Spanish-speaking regions..
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falda
FAHL-dah/ˈfalda/
nounB2general
Use 'falda' when referring to skirt steak in general, often for dishes like fajitas, and it's widely understood across most Spanish-speaking regions.
Examples
Vamos a comprar un kilo de falda para hacer fajitas.
We are going to buy a kilo of skirt steak to make fajitas.
La falda de res es un corte muy sabroso si se marina bien.
Beef flank is a very tasty cut if it is marinated well.
Culinary Context
Like the mountain meaning, this is a metaphor based on location—the cut of meat comes from the lower flank or 'skirt' area of the animal.
vacío
nounB2general
Choose 'vacío' when you are in South America and specifically referring to the cut of beef known as flank steak, often prepared for barbecues.
Examples
Para el asado, compramos un kilo de vacío.
For the barbecue, we bought a kilo of flank steak.
Regional Differences
The most common mistake is using 'falda' in South America when 'vacío' is the preferred term for flank steak, or vice versa. Pay attention to the region you are in or the specific context of the dish being prepared.
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