{"podcast":{"title":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish","slug":"fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","podcast_index_feed_id":5973428,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5754274/episodes/feed","website_url":"http://www.fluentfiction.org/spanish","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/61817ca59aaaaf502a54ea7342a16bce.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":301,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Spanish listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Spanish, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Spanish and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with. And our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Mexico, Peru, or Puerto Rico? Maybe you want to speak Spanish with your abuela from Cuba? Our podcast will give you the cultural…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T10:17:19.384509+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428"},"episode":{"title":"Beneath Madrid: Unearthing Secrets and New Beginnings","slug":"beneath-madrid-unearthing-secrets-and-new-beginnings","published_at":"2026-05-22T22:46:25+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/beneath-madrid-unearthing-secrets-and-new-beginnings","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-22-22-34-01-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72121813/2026_05_22_22_34_01_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Beneath Madrid: Unearthing Secrets and New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-22-22-34-01-es Story Transcript: Es: Bajo las bulliciosas calles de Madrid, un secreto dormía escondido. En: Under the bustling streets of Madrid, a secret lay hidden asleep. Es: Era un búnker, perdido en el tiempo bajo un viejo bar de tapas conocido por su ambiente cálido y su vino excepcional. En: It was a bunker, lost in time beneath an old bar de tapas known for its warm atmosphere and exceptional wine. Es: Por suerte, o tal vez por un mal paso del destino, ahí estaban Inés y Rafael, rodeados de polvo y telarañas en busca de un tesoro: una botella de vino rara y antigua. En: By luck, or perhaps by a misstep of fate, there were Inés and Rafael, surrounded by dust and cobwebs in search of a treasure: a rare and ancient bottle of wine. Es: Inés, con su cabello ondulado y ojos llenos de curiosidad, había trabajado en el bar por años. En: Inés, with her wavy hair and eyes full of curiosity, had worked at the bar for years. Es: Le encantaba el vino y deseaba sorprender a su jefe con una selección única para una fiesta sorpresa. En: She loved wine and wished to surprise her boss with a unique selection for a surprise party. Es: A su lado estaba Rafael, meticuloso y reservado, siempre con sentimientos escondidos en su pecho. En: At her side was Rafael, meticulous and reserved, always with hidden feelings in his chest. Es: Mientras bajaban al búnker, Rafael admiraba a Inés, sin saber cómo expresar su afecto. En: As they descended into the bunker, Rafael admired Inés, not knowing how to express his affection. 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