{"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":"Santiago's Springtime Surprise: A Piñata Prank Extravaganza","slug":"santiago-s-springtime-surprise-a-pi-ata-prank-extravaganza","published_at":"2026-09-02T22:47:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/santiago-s-springtime-surprise-a-pi-ata-prank-extravaganza","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-09-02-22-34-01-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74836103/2026_09_02_22_34_01_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Santiago's Springtime Surprise: A Piñata Prank Extravaganza Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-09-02-22-34-01-es Story Transcript: Es: En una soleada mañana de octubre, los preparativos para el Día de la Primavera generaban una anticipación única en la comunidad cerrada conocida por sus jardines bien cuidados y cercas blancas. En: On a sunny October morning, preparations for the Día de la Primavera sparked a unique anticipation in the gated community known for its well-kept gardens and white fences. Es: Santiago, un joven travieso con una inclinación por las bromas, tenía un plan inusual. En: Santiago, a mischievous young man with a knack for pranks, had an unusual plan. Es: Quería traer algo especial para celebrar la llegada de la primavera, a pesar de que ya era invierno en esa parte del mundo. En: He wanted to bring something special to celebrate the arrival of spring, even though it was already winter in that part of the world. Es: La misión de Santiago era clara: sacar una cabra disfrazada de piñata del vecindario sin ser detectado por Elena, la guardia de seguridad más estricta que había conocido. En: Santiago's mission was clear: get a goat disguised as a piñata out of the neighborhood without being detected by Elena, the strictest security guard he had ever known. Es: Elena era muy observadora y siempre se aseguraba de que nada extraño ocurriera bajo su vigilancia. En: Elena was very observant and always ensured that nothing strange happened under her watch. Es: Santiago sabía que debía ser ingenioso para superar el desafío. En: Santiago knew he had to be clever to overcome the challenge. Es: La noche anterior, Santiago trabajó en secreto en su garaje. 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