{"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":"When Passion Meets Pollen: A Date in El Parque del Retiro","slug":"when-passion-meets-pollen-a-date-in-el-parque-del-retiro","published_at":"2026-05-20T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/when-passion-meets-pollen-a-date-in-el-parque-del-retiro","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-20-22-34-02-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72091132/2026_05_20_22_34_02_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : When Passion Meets Pollen: A Date in El Parque del Retiro Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-20-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: Lucía siempre había sentido una pasión especial por las plantas. En: Lucía always had a special passion for plants. Es: Inspirada por su abuela, que conocía los secretos de cada hierba, decidió invitar a Esteban, su nuevo interés, a dar un paseo por el Parque del Retiro. En: Inspired by her abuela, who knew the secrets of every herb, she decided to invite Esteban, her new interest, for a walk in el Parque del Retiro. Es: La primavera llenaba el parque de vida, con sus árboles verdes y el sonido alegre de los músicos callejeros. En: Spring filled the park with life, with its green trees and the cheerful sound of street musicians. Es: Esteban era diferente a ella. En: Esteban was different from her. Es: Estaba acostumbrado a cálculos y fórmulas, pero la idea de una cita al aire libre le parecía refrescante. En: He was used to calculations and formulas, but the idea of an outdoor date seemed refreshing to him. Es: \"Es el lugar perfecto\", pensó Lucía, mientras caminaban bajo la sombra de los olmos. En: \"It's the perfect place,\" thought Lucía, as they walked under the shade of the olmos. Es: “¡Mira esas flores!”, exclamó Lucía con entusiasmo, señalando unas pequeñas plantas con hojas brillantes. En: “Look at those flowers!” exclaimed Lucía with enthusiasm, pointing at some small plants with shiny leaves. Es: “Son caléndulas. Pueden usarse para aliviar irritaciones en la piel”. En: “They are marigolds. They can be used to soothe skin irritations.” Es: Esteban sonrió, interesado en aprender algo nuevo, aunque prefería observarlas a cierta distancia. 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