This is the 8823rd most frequent Catalan word.
esquinçada
Tear or rip.
Here, 'esquinçades' is used as an adjective to describe the state of the shoes, indicating that they are damaged or torn.
Vaig donar-li les meves sabates, però estaven esquinçades.
I gave him my shoes, but they were torn.
In this sentence, 'esquinçada' is used as a noun, referring to a muscle tear typically caused by physical strain.
Va patir una esquinçada muscular en intentar aixecar aquell pes.
He suffered a muscular tear while trying to lift that weight.
Here, 'esquinçada' metaphorically describes a state of being torn or divided, conveying emotional tension or conflict in the story.