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Fluent Fiction - Portuguese (Brazil) 🇧🇷

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That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Brazilian Portuguese, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Portuguese 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.

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  • The Great Samba Costume Mix-Up: A Carnaval Tale

    The Great Samba Costume Mix-Up: A Carnaval Tale
    Feb 9 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇧🇷: The Great Samba Costume Mix-Up: A Carnaval Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/pb/episode/2026-02-09-23-34-02-pb Story Transcript:Pb: Era um dia de verão durante o Carnaval no Brasil.En: It was a summer day during the Carnaval in Brasil.Pb: Renato, Paula e Felipe haviam alugado uma casa alegre e vibrante em pleno Rio de Janeiro, cheio dos sons e cores da festa mais famosa do país.En: Renato, Paula, and Felipe had rented a cheerful and vibrant house in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, full of the sounds and colors of the country's most famous festival.Pb: A casa era um caos de penas, lantejoulas e malas idênticas.En: The house was a chaos of feathers, sequins, and identical suitcases.Pb: Não era fácil encontrar nada lá.En: It wasn't easy to find anything there.Pb: Renato estava animado.En: Renato was excited.Pb: Ele queria mostrar seus passos de samba no desfile.En: He wanted to show his samba moves in the parade.Pb: No entanto, ele também estava um pouco nervoso.En: However, he was also a little nervous.Pb: Ele se perguntava se suas habilidades de samba realmente impressionariam seus amigos.En: He wondered if his samba skills would really impress his friends.Pb: Tudo mudou naquela manhã quando Renato percebeu que seu traje de samba estava faltando.En: Everything changed that morning when Renato realized that his samba costume was missing.Pb: "Cadê minha fantasia?"En: "Where is my costume?"Pb: ele exclamou, olhando desesperado para a bagunça da casa.En: he exclaimed, looking desperately at the mess of the house.Pb: Paula e Felipe tentaram ajudar.En: Paula and Felipe tried to help.Pb: Eles abriram as malas.En: They opened the suitcases.Pb: Não faltava confusão.En: There was no shortage of confusion.Pb: Todas eram iguais, cheias de plumas e brilhos.En: They were all the same, full of feathers and glitter.Pb: "Alguém deve ter pego por engano!En: "Someone must have taken it by mistake!"Pb: ", sugeriu Paula.En: suggested Paula.Pb: Renato decidiu procurar em todos os cantos da casa.En: Renato decided to search every corner of the house.Pb: Ele revirou malas, olhou debaixo de camas e dentro de armários.En: He rummaged through suitcases, looked under beds, and inside closets.Pb: A hora do desfile se aproximava e ele ainda estava sem a sua fantasia.En: The time for the parade was approaching, and he still didn't have his costume.Pb: Enquanto isso, Felipe se olhava no espelho no pequeno corredor.En: Meanwhile, Felipe was looking at himself in the mirror in the small hallway.Pb: Ele vestia alegremente um traje de samba, sem perceber que era o de Renato.En: He was happily wearing a samba costume, not realizing it was Renato's.Pb: Finalmente, faltando poucos minutos para o desfile começar, Renato entrou no quarto e viu Felipe com a fantasia.En: Finally, with only a few minutes left for the parade to start, Renato walked into the room and saw Felipe in the costume.Pb: "Felipe!En: "Felipe!Pb: Você está usando minha fantasia!En: You're wearing my costume!"Pb: ", disse Renato, rindo.En: said Renato, laughing.Pb: Felipe arregalou os olhos.En: Felipe widened his eyes.Pb: "Eu pensei que fosse minha!"En: "I thought it was mine!"Pb: Eles riram juntos.En: They laughed together.Pb: A confusão de malas tinha feito uma vítima.En: The suitcase confusion had claimed a victim.Pb: Sem perder mais tempo, eles trocaram de trajes rapidamente.En: Without wasting more time, they quickly swapped costumes.Pb: Renato, agora mais relaxado, percebeu que o importante era se divertir e estar com os amigos.En: Renato, now more relaxed, realized that the important thing was to have fun and be with friends.Pb: Não importava o quão impressionantes fossem seus passos de samba.En: It didn't matter how impressive his samba moves were.Pb: Com suas fantasias corretas, eles saíram da casa e se juntaram ao desfile.En: With their correct costumes, they left the house and joined the parade.Pb: Renato sambou como nunca, com confiança e alegria.En: Renato danced samba like never before, with confidence and joy.Pb: No final do dia, enquanto as luzes brilhavam e a música tocava, Renato percebeu que o espírito do Carnaval era sobre alegria e amizade, não sobre impressionar os outros.En: At the end of the day, as the lights shone and the music played, Renato realized that the spirit of Carnaval was about joy and friendship, not about impressing others.Pb: E assim, ele dançou livre, vivendo o melhor do Carnaval junto de Paulo e Felipe.En: And so, he danced freely, living the best of Carnaval alongside Paulo and Felipe. Vocabulary Words:the parade: o desfileconfusion: a confusãocostume: a fantasiafeathers: as penassequins: as lantejoulaschaos: o caosskills: as habilidadescorner: o cantomess: a bagunçaidentical: idênticasto rummage: revirarsuitcase: a malafeather: a plumaglitter: o brilhoto suggest: sugerirto widen: arregalarthe hallway: o corredorto swap:...
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  • Lost and Found: A Medallion's Journey Through Carnaval

    Lost and Found: A Medallion's Journey Through Carnaval
    Feb 9 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇧🇷: Lost and Found: A Medallion's Journey Through Carnaval Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/pb/episode/2026-02-09-08-38-20-pb Story Transcript:Pb: O sol brilha intensamente sobre o Rio de Janeiro, enquanto a cidade vibra ao som do Carnaval.En: The sun shines intensely over Rio de Janeiro, as the city vibrates to the sound of Carnaval.Pb: Ruas enfeitadas com bandeiras coloridas e o cheiro irresistível de comida de rua preenchem o ar.En: Streets decorated with colorful flags and the irresistible smell of street food fill the air.Pb: Lucas, Marina e Bruno caminham juntos, encantados com a magia do lugar.En: Lucas, Marina, and Bruno walk together, enchanted by the magic of the place.Pb: Lucas segura firme o medalhão que sua avó lhe deu, um amuleto da sorte precioso durante suas viagens.En: Lucas holds tightly onto the medallion his grandmother gave him, a precious lucky charm during his travels.Pb: No meio da multidão, ao som dos tambores e das músicas contagiantes, Lucas sente algo mudar.En: In the middle of the crowd, to the sound of drums and infectious music, Lucas feels something change.Pb: O medalhão, que estava seguro em sua mão, escorrega, desaparece na confusão da festa.En: The medallion, which was secure in his hand, slips and disappears into the party's confusion.Pb: Ele para de repente, olhos arregalados de desespero.En: He stops suddenly, eyes wide with despair.Pb: "Precisamos achar!En: "We need to find it!"Pb: ", diz ele, determinado.En: he says, determined.Pb: Marina, sempre a aventureira, ri e diz: "Lucas, vamos nos divertir primeiro!En: Marina, always the adventurer, laughs and says, "Lucas, let's have fun first!Pb: O Carnaval é só uma vez por ano!"En: Carnaval is only once a year!"Pb: Mas Bruno, sempre sensato, diz: "O medalhão é importante para você.En: But Bruno, always sensible, says, "The medallion is important to you.Pb: Vamos procurar."En: Let's look for it."Pb: A multidão cresce, e as luzes do desfile ofuscam sua visão.En: The crowd grows, and the parade lights dazzle their vision.Pb: Lucas precisa decidir.En: Lucas needs to decide.Pb: Eles devem se separar ou é melhor ficarem juntos?En: Should they split up, or is it better to stay together?Pb: Ele decide que é mais seguro ficarem juntos, então começam a andar pelas ruas, tentando encontrar o caminho de volta por onde vieram.En: He decides it's safer to stay together, and they begin to walk through the streets, trying to find their way back to where they came from.Pb: O som dos instrumentos de samba ecoa pelas ruas e, mesmo dispersos, eles encontram pistas.En: The sound of samba instruments echoes through the streets, and even spread out, they find clues.Pb: "Ali, Lucas!En: "Over there, Lucas!"Pb: ", grita Marina de repente, apontando para algo brilhando no chão.En: Marina suddenly shouts, pointing at something shining on the ground.Pb: O coração de Lucas acelera.En: Lucas's heart races.Pb: Ele corre, desviando de dançarinos e foliões, rezando para que seja seu medalhão.En: He runs, dodging dancers and revelers, praying that it's his medallion.Pb: Com um último salto, ele se abaixa e...En: With a final leap, he bends down and...Pb: É o medalhão!En: It's the medallion!Pb: Intacto e brilhante como sempre.En: Intact and shining as always.Pb: Lucas respira aliviado, um sorriso enorme no rosto.En: Lucas breathes a sigh of relief, a huge smile on his face.Pb: Ele volta para seus amigos, levantando o medalhão triunfante no ar.En: He returns to his friends, raising the medallion triumphantly in the air.Pb: Marina e Bruno o abraçam, contagiados pela alegria de Lucas.En: Marina and Bruno hug him, infected by Lucas's joy.Pb: Eles se juntam ao samba ao redor, dançando e celebrando o momento.En: They join in the samba around them, dancing and celebrating the moment.Pb: Nesse instante, Lucas entende que a vida é um equilíbrio entre responsabilidade e vivência.En: At that instant, Lucas understands that life is a balance between responsibility and experience.Pb: Ele não precisa sacrificar um pelo outro.En: He doesn't need to sacrifice one for the other.Pb: Juntos, os três dançam pelas ruas de paradeiro, deixando preocupações para trás.En: Together, the three dance through the streets without worries, leaving their concerns behind.Pb: O Carnaval transforma-se em mais do que um festival; é uma lembrança preciosa que Lucas guardará, junto com seu medalhão, como símbolo de suas descobertas e amizades.En: Carnaval transforms into more than just a festival; it is a precious memory that Lucas will keep, along with his medallion, as a symbol of his discoveries and friendships. Vocabulary Words:intensely: intensamenteto vibrate: vibrarenchanted: encantadosthe medallion: o medalhãoa lucky charm: um amuleto da sorteto slip: escorregardespair: o desesperothe adventurer: a aventureirasensible: sensatoparade lights: as luzes do ...
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  • Mystery Under the Carnaval Sun: Ana Clara's Triumph

    Mystery Under the Carnaval Sun: Ana Clara's Triumph
    Feb 8 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇧🇷: Mystery Under the Carnaval Sun: Ana Clara's Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/pb/episode/2026-02-08-23-34-02-pb Story Transcript:Pb: Em um dia ensolarado de verão, o Parque Ibirapuera estava repleto de alegria.En: On a sunny summer day, Parque Ibirapuera was filled with joy.Pb: As cores vibrantes do Carnaval enfeitavam o ambiente, e a música ressoava no ar.En: The vibrant colors of Carnaval adorned the environment, and the music resonated in the air.Pb: Entre os foliões, Ana Clara, uma estudante dedicada, observava tudo com olhos curiosos.En: Among the revelers, Ana Clara, a dedicated student, observed everything with curious eyes.Pb: Ela amava história e, secretamente, resolver mistérios era sua paixão.En: She loved history and, secretly, solving mysteries was her passion.Pb: No meio da multidão, João Marcelo tocava seu violão.En: In the midst of the crowd, João Marcelo played his guitar.Pb: Ele adorava a atenção, mas, no fundo, se preocupava com seu futuro incerto.En: He loved the attention, but, deep down, worried about his uncertain future.Pb: Luciana, uma restauradora de arte recém-chegada a São Paulo, admirava o cenário vibrante com cautela e curiosidade.En: Luciana, an art restorer newly arrived in São Paulo, admired the vibrant scene with caution and curiosity.Pb: O dia estava animado, mas um problema sério pairava no ar: um artefato importante tinha desaparecido de uma exposição local.En: The day was lively, but a serious problem hovered in the air: an important artifact had disappeared from a local exhibition.Pb: Os rumores diziam que João Marcelo foi o último a ser visto com ele no parque, mas ele não se lembrava de nada, culpa das festas agitadas de Carnaval.En: Rumors said that João Marcelo was the last to be seen with it in the park, but he remembered nothing, thanks to the bustling Carnaval parties.Pb: Ana Clara, ao saber do desaparecimento, decidiu investigar.En: Ana Clara, upon learning of the disappearance, decided to investigate.Pb: Sabia que esse mistério era sua chance de provar suas habilidades de detetive.En: She knew this mystery was her chance to prove her detective skills.Pb: Mas ela precisava ser cuidadosa, especialmente com João, que era seu amigo.En: But she needed to be careful, especially with João, who was her friend.Pb: Ele poderia estar envolvido ou ser apenas um azarado no lugar errado, na hora errada.En: He might be involved or just unlucky to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.Pb: Enquanto seguia pistas no meio da festa, Ana Clara encontrou Luciana, que parecia preocupada, mas silenciosa.En: As she followed clues in the midst of the party, Ana Clara encountered Luciana, who seemed worried but silent.Pb: A restauradora tinha uma informação importante, mas não sabia como compartilhar sem se comprometer.En: The restorer had important information but didn't know how to share it without compromising herself.Pb: Durante um desfile colorido, Ana Clara reuniu coragem e confrontou João e Luciana.En: During a colorful parade, Ana Clara gathered courage and confronted João and Luciana.Pb: "Sei que algo estranho aconteceu", disse ela, mantendo a calma.En: "I know something strange happened," she said, staying calm.Pb: João, ainda confuso, prometeu ajudar, enquanto Luciana finalmente falou.En: João, still confused, promised to help, while Luciana finally spoke.Pb: "Eu peguei o artefato.En: "I took the artifact.Pb: Pensei que era parte de uma peça que eu precisava restaurar", confessou, aliviada.En: I thought it was part of a piece I needed to restore," she confessed, relieved.Pb: Com a ajuda de todos, o artefato voltou ao museu.En: With everyone's help, the artifact returned to the museum.Pb: O mistério foi resolvido sem consequências graves.En: The mystery was solved without serious consequences.Pb: Ana Clara sentiu-se mais confiante em suas habilidades, João entendeu a importância de ser responsável, e Luciana percebeu que finalmente encontrara seu lugar na cidade.En: Ana Clara felt more confident in her skills, João understood the importance of being responsible, and Luciana realized she had finally found her place in the city.Pb: O Carnaval continuou, mas agora, vinha com um alívio.En: Carnaval continued, but now, it came with a sense of relief.Pb: Para Ana Clara, a vitória foi dupla: o artefato estava seguro e ela provou seu valor.En: For Ana Clara, the victory was twofold: the artifact was safe, and she proved her worth.Pb: Para todos, foi um lembrete do poder da amizade e da honestidade, mesmo no caos de uma celebração tão grandiosa como o Carnaval.En: For everyone, it was a reminder of the power of friendship and honesty, even in the chaos of a celebration as grand as Carnaval. Vocabulary Words:the summer: o verãothe joy: a alegriathe colors: as coresthe environment: o ambientethe crowd: a multidãothe guitar: o violãothe future: ...
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