Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
Ribeye in Spanish: Ribeye, Entrecot, Ojo de Bife
Ribeye · noun (masculine) · RRYB-eye (anglicism) / ehn-treh-KOH
Ribeye keeps its English name in many Latin American steakhouses, but Spain uses entrecot (from French entrecôte) and Argentina calls it ojo de bife. The cut comes from the rib section and is prized for its marbling and flavor.
RRYB-eye (as English loanword) or ehn-treh-KOH
Pedí un ribeye al punto con papas fritas.
I ordered a medium ribeye with fries.
Ribeye in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for ribeye, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| ribeye | ribeye | RRYB-eye (anglicism) / ehn-treh-KOH | Default, widely understood |
| entrecot | ribeye | Spain (from French entrecôte) | |
| ojo de bife | ribeye | Argentina, Uruguay | |
| chuleta de res | ribeye | some Latin American countries |
How Native Speakers Use Ribeye
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Restaurant order in Mexico
El ribeye de esta parrilla es famoso en toda la ciudad.
The ribeye at this grill is famous across the whole city.
Mexico commonly uses the English loanword.
Ordering in Spain
Nos comimos un entrecot con salsa de pimienta verde.
We ate a ribeye with green peppercorn sauce.
Spain uses the French-derived entrecot.
Argentine steakhouse
En Buenos Aires pedimos un ojo de bife jugoso con chimichurri.
In Buenos Aires we ordered a juicy ribeye with chimichurri.
Argentina's ojo de bife literally means eye of steak.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Ribeye
Using entrecot in Mexico
Incorrect: Quiero un entrecot, por favor. (in Mexico City)
Correct: Quiero un ribeye, por favor.
Mexican steakhouses and menus list the cut as ribeye — using entrecot would confuse the waiter since that term belongs to Spanish (Spain) dining culture.
Saying ribeye in Argentina
Incorrect: Me trae un ribeye. (in Buenos Aires)
Correct: Me trae un ojo de bife.
Argentine parrillas use their own butchery vocabulary — ojo de bife is the standard term, and using ribeye might require clarification.
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Common Questions About Ribeye in Spanish
- How do you say 'ribeye' in Spanish?
- It depends on country: ribeye (anglicism) is standard in Mexico and much of Latin America, entrecot is the term in Spain, and ojo de bife is used in Argentina and Uruguay. All refer to the same rib-section cut.
- What does ojo de bife mean literally?
- Ojo de bife translates literally as eye of steak, referring to the round, eye-shaped center of the ribeye cut. Argentine butchery terminology differs significantly from both American and Spanish conventions.
- How do you order steak doneness with a ribeye?
- Pair the cut name with your preferred doneness: ribeye término medio (medium ribeye), entrecot poco hecho (rare ribeye), or ojo de bife a punto (medium ribeye). Each country uses its own doneness vocabulary alongside its own cut names.