{"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":"Chasing Ancestry: A Quest in Barcelona's Bustling Market","slug":"chasing-ancestry-a-quest-in-barcelona-s-bustling-market","published_at":"2026-06-14T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/chasing-ancestry-a-quest-in-barcelona-s-bustling-market","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-06-14-22-34-01-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72526908/2026_06_14_22_34_01_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Chasing Ancestry: A Quest in Barcelona's Bustling Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-06-14-22-34-01-es Story Transcript: Es: En el caluroso verano de Barcelona, el sol brillaba intensamente sobre las calles adoquinadas. En: In the hot summer of Barcelona, the sun shone brightly over the cobblestone streets. Es: Diego y Lucia se encontraban frente a la entrada del famoso Mercat de la Boqueria. En: Diego and Lucia found themselves in front of the entrance to the famous Mercat de la Boqueria. Es: Este mercado, con su impresionante techo de hierro y vidrio, era un hervidero de actividad y alegría. En: This market, with its impressive iron and glass roof, was a hive of activity and joy. Es: El aroma de frutas frescas, jamones colgantes y especias flotaba en el aire. En: The aroma of fresh fruits, hanging hams, and spices floated in the air. Es: Era el día antes de la Fiesta de Sant Joan. En: It was the day before the Fiesta de Sant Joan. Es: La gente compraba con entusiasmo ingredientes para las celebraciones nocturnas. En: People enthusiastically bought ingredients for the night celebrations. Es: Sin embargo, Diego y Lucia tenían una misión diferente. En: However, Diego and Lucia had a different mission. Es: Buscaban un preciado objeto familiar. En: They were looking for a precious family object. Es: Una joya antigua había sido vendida por error en este mercado. En: An antique jewel had been mistakenly sold in this market. Es: Diego estaba ansioso y decidido. En: Diego was anxious and determined. Es: Para él, la joya representaba la conexión con sus antepasados. En: For him, the jewel represented the connection with his ancestors. 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