{"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":"Lost Secrets of Machu Picchu: A Journey of Discovery and Unity","slug":"lost-secrets-of-machu-picchu-a-journey-of-discovery-and-unity","published_at":"2026-05-05T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/lost-secrets-of-machu-picchu-a-journey-of-discovery-and-unity","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-05-22-34-01-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71881762/2026_05_05_22_34_01_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Lost Secrets of Machu Picchu: A Journey of Discovery and Unity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-05-22-34-01-es Story Transcript: Es: Mateo miraba el amanecer desde la cima de Machu Picchu. En: Mateo watched the sunrise from the top of Machu Picchu. Es: La niebla cubría suavemente las ruinas, creando una atmósfera mágica. En: The mist gently covered the ruins, creating a magical atmosphere. Es: Las piedras antiguas y las montañas verdes lo rodeaban, susurrando historias de un pasado glorioso. En: The ancient stones and the green mountains surrounded him, whispering stories of a glorious past. Es: Era otoño en el hemisferio sur, y el aire fresco le recordaba la importancia de su misión. En: It was autumn in the southern hemisphere, and the fresh air reminded him of the importance of his mission. Es: Mateo era joven y apasionado. En: Mateo was young and passionate. Es: Siempre soñó con descubrir un artefacto que revolucionara la historia inca. En: He always dreamed of discovering an artifact that would revolutionize Inca history. Es: Sin embargo, se sentía a menudo a la sombra de Isabella, una arqueóloga respetada y experimentada. En: However, he often felt overshadowed by Isabella, a respected and experienced archaeologist. Es: Pero esta vez, Mateo quería destacar. En: But this time, Mateo wanted to stand out. Es: Carlos, un rival conocido por sus éxitos, también estaba en Machu Picchu. En: Carlos, a rival known for his successes, was also in Machu Picchu. Es: Su equipo era grande y tenía mejores herramientas. En: His team was large and had better tools. Es: Mateo sabía que el tiempo jugaba en su contra. En: Mateo knew that time was against him. 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