{"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":302,"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":"2026-09-25T18:21:51.778018+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428"},"episode":{"title":"Finding Clarity Under the Stars: A Journey Through Machu Picchu","slug":"finding-clarity-under-the-stars-a-journey-through-machu-picchu","published_at":"2026-07-27T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/finding-clarity-under-the-stars-a-journey-through-machu-picchu","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-07-27-22-34-01-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73201949/2026_07_27_22_34_01_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Finding Clarity Under the Stars: A Journey Through Machu Picchu Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-07-27-22-34-01-es Story Transcript: Es: Las montañas de los Andes se alzaban majestuosas bajo el cielo estrellado. En: The Andes mountains rose majestically under the starry sky. Es: Machu Picchu brillaba con un aura mística mientras la noche envolvía el paisaje. En: Machu Picchu glowed with a mystical aura as the night enveloped the landscape. Es: Valeria, Esteban y Mariana estaban sentados entre las antiguas piedras, sus siluetas bañadas por la luz de las estrellas. En: Valeria, Esteban, and Mariana sat among the ancient stones, their silhouettes bathed by the starlight. Es: Valeria miraba el horizonte, su corazón lleno de preguntas. En: Valeria looked at the horizon, her heart full of questions. Es: \"Necesito decidir,\" dijo, su voz apenas un susurro. En: \"I need to decide,\" she said, her voice barely a whisper. Es: \"Estoy atrapada entre lo que quiero y lo que esperan de mí.\" En: \"I am trapped between what I want and what is expected of me.\" Es: Mariana, siempre con un espíritu audaz, la miró con comprensión. En: Mariana, always with a daring spirit, looked at her with understanding. Es: \"Estás aquí, Valeria. En: \"You are here, Valeria. Es: Este lugar te dará claridad. En: This place will give you clarity. Es: Las estrellas tienen respuestas que no podemos ver durante el día.\" En: The stars have answers that we cannot see during the day.\" Es: Esteban, el guía especializado, sonrió con sabiduría. En: Esteban, the specialized guide, smiled with wisdom. Es: \"Machu Picchu fue hogar de muchos sueños. En: \"Machu Picchu was home to many dreams. Es: Cada piedra guarda una historia. 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