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"Well done" is an interjection which is often translated as "bien hecho", and "medium well" is a phrase which is often translated as "tres cuartos". Learn more about the difference between "well done" and "medium well" below.
well done(
wehl
duhn
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
3. (culinary)
a. bien hecho
I want my steak well done, and I'll have mashed potatoes instead of fries.Quiero el bistec bien hecho, y quiero puré de papas en lugar de papas fritas.
medium well(
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wehl
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (culinary)
a. tres cuartos
I ordered a medium rare filet and you served me a medium well sirloin. I insist that the cooks make me what I ordered.Pedí un filete poco hecho y me sirvió un lomo de res de tres cuartos. Insisto en que los cocineros me preparen lo que pedí.
