{"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":"From Heartache to Harmony: A Mother's Journey in Retiro","slug":"from-heartache-to-harmony-a-mother-s-journey-in-retiro","published_at":"2026-05-15T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/from-heartache-to-harmony-a-mother-s-journey-in-retiro","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-15-07-38-20-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72017227/2026_05_15_07_38_20_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : From Heartache to Harmony: A Mother's Journey in Retiro Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-15-07-38-20-es Story Transcript: Es: En una soleada mañana de primavera, el Parque del Retiro en Madrid despertaba con la frescura de las flores en pleno florecimiento. En: On a sunny spring morning, Parque del Retiro in Madrid awoke with the freshness of flowers in full bloom. Es: Marisol caminaba agarrada de la mano de su hijo Rafael, mientras el canto de los pájaros llenaba el aire. En: Marisol walked hand in hand with her son Rafael, while the song of the birds filled the air. Es: Junto a ellos estaba Lucía, quien acompañaba a la familia en su primer paseo después del divorcio. En: Beside them was Lucía, who accompanied the family on their first outing after the divorce. Es: A pesar de los esfuerzos, su presencia era más distante. En: Despite the efforts, her presence was more distant. Es: Marisol sentía un nudo en el estómago. En: Marisol felt a knot in her stomach. Es: Quería que Rafael, un niño de ocho años, disfrutara del día sin preocupaciones. En: She wanted Rafael, an eight-year-old boy, to enjoy the day without worries. Es: El parque estaba lleno de vida: niños corriendo, familias haciendo picnics, y parejas paseando tranquilamente. En: The park was full of life: children running, families having picnics, and couples strolling peacefully. Es: Marisol deseaba que Rafael sintiera esa misma alegría. En: Marisol wished for Rafael to feel that same joy. Es: —Rafael, ¿quieres dar un paseo en barca? —preguntó ella, señalando el lago brillante bajo el sol. En: “Rafael, do you want to take a boat ride?” she asked, pointing to the lake shining under the sun. 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