This is the 10274th most frequent Portuguese word.
esfarelada
"Esfarelada" means "crumbled" or "broken into small pieces."
Here, 'esfarelada' describes the state of the pie after it was cut, indicating it broke into crumbs or lost its structure.
A torta ficou esfarelada após o corte descuidado.
The pie crumbled after the careless cut.
In this example, 'esfarelava' indicates the process of crumbling happening to the cookie due to its dry texture.
O biscoito estava tão seco que esfarelava ao toque.
The cookie was so dry that it crumbled upon touch.
In this context, 'esfarelada' is used metaphorically to describe the mortar as deteriorated and breaking into small pieces due to its age.