Spanish Phrase
Apunta a unos 200–205 °F por dentro.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone to aim for an internal temperature of roughly 200–205 degrees Fahrenheit. It is typical kitchen jargon used when cooking meat, baked goods, or any dish where the inside temperature matters.
When to use
Use this phrase when giving cooking instructions, especially in recipes that require a specific internal heat, such as roasting a turkey, baking a cake, or grilling a steak.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Apuntaaunos200–205°Fpordentro
Apunta a (imperative)
‘Apunta a’ is the imperative form of ‘apuntar’ meaning ‘aim for’ or ‘target’. It is commonly used in instructions.
unos + number range
‘unos’ works like ‘about’ or ‘approximately’ before an estimated range; it softens the precision of the numbers.
por dentro
The phrase ‘por dentro’ literally means ‘on the inside’ and is used to refer to internal temperature or condition.
°F notation
When writing temperatures in Spanish, the degree symbol and unit (°F or °C) follow the number without a space.
🗨In Conversation
¿A qué temperatura debo cocinar el pollo?
What temperature should I cook the chicken at?
Apunta a unos 200–205 °F por dentro.
Aim for about 200–205 °F inside.
✕Common Mistakes
Apunta a unos 200–205 °C por dentro.
Mixing Fahrenheit with Celsius can cause confusion; keep the unit consistent with the source.
Apunta a 200–205 °F dentro.
‘por dentro’ is the idiomatic way; dropping the preposition changes the nuance.
Apunta a unos 200–205 grados Fahrenheit dentro.
While understandable, the phrase is wordy; native speakers prefer the concise ‘°F’ notation.
↔Alternatives
Busca una temperatura interna de unos 200–205 °F.
Look for an internal temperature of about 200–205 °F.
Intenta alcanzar los 200–205 °F en el interior.
Try to reach 200–205 °F inside.
Mantén el interior a unos 200–205 °F.
Keep the interior at about 200–205 °F.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries the metric system is standard, so recipes usually give temperatures in Celsius. When you see Fahrenheit, it’s often a translation from an American source. Converting 200–205 °F gives roughly 93–96 °C, which is useful to know if your oven only displays Celsius.