{"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":"Saving Traditions: A Modern Twist on the Mercado de la Ciudad","slug":"saving-traditions-a-modern-twist-on-the-mercado-de-la-ciudad","published_at":"2026-09-22T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/saving-traditions-a-modern-twist-on-the-mercado-de-la-ciudad","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-09-22-07-38-19-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75292391/2026_09_22_07_38_19_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Saving Traditions: A Modern Twist on the Mercado de la Ciudad Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-09-22-07-38-19-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol brillaba intensamente sobre el bullicioso Mercado de la Ciudad de México. En: The sun shone brightly over the bustling Mercado de la Ciudad de México. Es: El aire estaba perfumado con el aroma de tamales recién hechos y flores de cempasúchil. En: The air was perfumed with the aroma of freshly made tamales and cempasúchil flowers. Es: Luz, con una blusa colorida y una sonrisa cálida, estaba detrás de su puesto lleno de artesanías mexicanas. En: Luz, wearing a colorful blouse and a warm smile, stood behind her stall filled with Mexican crafts. Es: Los bordados y las cerámicas relucían bajo la luz del sol. En: The embroidery and ceramics glistened under the sunlight. Es: —Luz, míralo, estos cazadores de sueños son hermosos —comentó Inés, una anciana con ojos sabios y un pañuelo colorido alrededor de la cabeza. En: —Luz, look, these dream catchers are beautiful —commented Inés, an elderly woman with wise eyes and a colorful scarf around her head. Es: Era una cliente fiel y amiga de Luz desde hace muchos años. En: She was a loyal customer and a friend of Luz for many years. Es: —¡Gracias, Inés! En: —Thank you, Inés! Es: Espero que las personas valoren estos trabajos, ahora más que nunca —dijo Luz, ocultando su preocupación por las noticias del cierre del mercado. En: I hope people appreciate these works, now more than ever —said Luz, hiding her concern about the news of the market's closure. Es: En la esquina opuesta del mercado, Mateo caminaba, recordando sus días de niñez en aquel lugar. 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