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Fluent Fiction - Portuguese (Brazil) 🇧🇷

Fluent Fiction - Portuguese (Brazil) 🇧🇷

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 Are you ready to supercharge your Brazilian Portuguese 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 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.

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 Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, or Salvador? Maybe you want to speak Portuguese with your grandparents from Brasília?

Our podcast will provide you with the cultural and linguistic background needed to fully immerse yourself in Portuguese-speaking regions like Brazil, Portugal, and Mozambique. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics,
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  • Fireworks of Love: A New Year's Eve Revelation in Copacabana

    Fireworks of Love: A New Year's Eve Revelation in Copacabana
    Jan 9 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇧🇷: Fireworks of Love: A New Year's Eve Revelation in Copacabana Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/pb/episode/2026-01-09-08-38-20-pb Story Transcript:Pb: Copacabana fervilhava de vida naquela véspera de Ano Novo.En: Copacabana was bustling with life on that New Year's Eve.Pb: As pessoas enfeitavam a areia dourada com suas cangas coloridas, enquanto o sol dourava a pele dos turistas.En: People decorated the golden sand with their colorful cangas, while the sun bronzed the skin of the tourists.Pb: O cheiro de maresia misturado ao aroma dos petiscos das barracas de praia trazia uma sensação única de verão carioca.En: The smell of sea breeze mixed with the aroma of snacks from the beach stalls brought a unique sensation of summer carioca.Pb: Lúcia e Rafael caminhavam descalços pela praia.En: Lúcia and Rafael walked barefoot along the beach.Pb: Lúcia, com um sorriso contido, escondia sua ansiedade.En: Lúcia, with a reserved smile, hid her anxiety.Pb: Rafael, por outro lado, falava animadamente sobre a viagem que faria em breve.En: Rafael, on the other hand, spoke excitedly about the trip he would soon embark on.Pb: Iria para o exterior estudar, e em cada palavra deixava escapar o entusiasmo pela nova aventura.En: He was going abroad to study, and with each word, he let slip the enthusiasm for the new adventure.Pb: "Eu vou sentir falta disso aqui", disse Rafael, olhando para o mar.En: "I'm going to miss this place," said Rafael, looking at the sea.Pb: "Certamente não tem praias assim por lá."En: "There certainly aren't beaches like this over there."Pb: Lúcia assentiu, forçando um sorriso.En: Lúcia nodded, forcing a smile.Pb: Seu coração estava apertado.En: Her heart was heavy.Pb: Ela sabia que aquela noite poderia ser sua última chance de contar a Rafael sobre seus verdadeiros sentimentos.En: She knew that that night could be her last chance to tell Rafael about her true feelings.Pb: Seus dedos brincavam nervosos com a borda de sua camiseta, enquanto sua mente corria em mil direções.En: Her fingers nervously played with the hem of her shirt while her mind raced in a thousand different directions.Pb: "E se eu estragar nossa amizade?" pensava, enquanto Rafael descrevia os planos para o futuro.En: "What if I ruin our friendship?" she thought, while Rafael described his plans for the future.Pb: A noite caiu, e o céu começou a se iluminar com os fogos de artifício.En: Night fell, and the sky began to light up with fireworks.Pb: Cada explosão de luz refletia nas ondas, tornando o momento ainda mais mágico.En: Each explosion of light reflected on the waves, making the moment even more magical.Pb: O barulho, a multidão e a emoção do novo ano que se aproximava fizeram o coração de Lúcia bater mais forte.En: The noise, the crowd, and the excitement of the approaching new year made Lúcia's heart beat faster.Pb: Era agora ou nunca.En: It was now or never.Pb: "Rafa," Lúcia chamou, agarrando gentilmente o braço dele.En: "Rafa," Lúcia called, gently grabbing his arm.Pb: Ele se virou, os olhos iluminados tanto pelos fogos quanto pelo carinho que tinha por ela.En: He turned, his eyes illuminated both by the fireworks and the affection he had for her.Pb: "Oi, Lúcia," ele respondeu, sorrindo.En: "Hi, Lúcia," he replied, smiling.Pb: Ela respirou fundo.En: She took a deep breath.Pb: "Eu preciso te falar uma coisa."En: "I need to tell you something."Pb: O mundo ao redor parecia diminuir enquanto Rafael fixava o olhar nela.En: The world around them seemed to shrink as Rafael fixed his gaze on her.Pb: O barulho dos fogos se tornava um pano de fundo distante.En: The noise of the fireworks became a distant backdrop.Pb: "O que foi?" ele perguntou com suavidade.En: "What is it?" he asked softly.Pb: "Eu... eu te amo, Rafa," Lúcia disse, finalmente deixando que as palavras escapassem.En: "I... I love you, Rafa," Lúcia said, finally letting the words slip out.Pb: "Desde sempre. E eu sei que você está prestes a ir embora, mas eu precisava te contar."En: "I have always loved you. And I know you're about to leave, but I needed to tell you."Pb: Rafael ficou em silêncio, surpreso.En: Rafael was silent, surprised.Pb: Então, um sorriso suave se espalhou por seus lábios.En: Then, a gentle smile spread across his lips.Pb: "Lúcia, eu nunca imaginei," ele disse, colocando a mão no ombro dela.En: "Lúcia, I never imagined," he said, placing a hand on her shoulder.Pb: "Eu também sinto algo especial por você."En: "I also feel something special for you."Pb: Eles não precisaram dizer mais nada.En: They didn't need to say anything more.Pb: Os fogos continuavam a explodir acima, mas naquele momento, o mundo deles estava calmo.En: The fireworks continued to explode above, but at that moment, their world was calm.Pb: Rafael prometeu a Lúcia que tentaria descobrir como seu relacionamento evoluiria, mesmo à distância.En: Rafael ...
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  • Sunset Secrets: A Summer of Friendship and New Beginnings

    Sunset Secrets: A Summer of Friendship and New Beginnings
    Jan 8 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇧🇷: Sunset Secrets: A Summer of Friendship and New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/pb/episode/2026-01-08-23-34-02-pb Story Transcript:Pb: O sol brilhava intensamente sobre a praia de Ipanema, aquecendo a areia e criando um cenário perfeito para um sábado de verão.En: The sun shone intensely over the praia de Ipanema, heating the sand and creating a perfect setting for a summer Saturday.Pb: Rafaela, Thiago e Bruna caminhavam pela beira do mar, os pés tocando suavemente a água enquanto conversavam e riam.En: Rafaela, Thiago, and Bruna walked along the edge of the sea, their feet gently touching the water as they talked and laughed.Pb: O cheiro de água salgada misturava-se ao aroma das barracas de comida, onde vendedores chamavam os turistas com ofertas de coco gelado e açaí.En: The scent of salt water mixed with the aroma from the food stalls, where vendors called out to tourists with offers of chilled coconut and açaí.Pb: Rafaela tentava ignorar a agonia em seu peito.En: Rafaela tried to ignore the agony in her chest.Pb: Ela olhava para Thiago e Bruna, absorvendo cada momento.En: She looked at Thiago and Bruna, absorbing every moment.Pb: Eles eram seus melhores amigos, parte fundamental de sua vida durante tantos anos.En: They were her best friends, a fundamental part of her life for so many years.Pb: Mas hoje, ela tinha um segredo para revelar.En: But today, she had a secret to reveal.Pb: Um segredo que mudaria tudo.En: A secret that would change everything.Pb: À medida que o sol começava a se pôr, tingindo o céu de laranja e rosa, Rafaela sentiu que era o momento certo.En: As the sun began to set, coloring the sky orange and pink, Rafaela felt it was the right moment.Pb: Eles sentaram-se na areia, comendo biscoito Globo e tomando mate gelado, cercados pelo som ritmado das ondas e pela brisa fresca do mar.En: They sat on the sand, eating biscoito Globo and drinking iced mate, surrounded by the rhythmic sound of the waves and the fresh sea breeze.Pb: Rafaela respirou fundo, preparada para falar.En: Rafaela took a deep breath, prepared to speak.Pb: "Eu... tenho algo importante para contar a vocês," disse Rafaela, hesitante.En: "I... have something important to tell you," said Rafaela, hesitant.Pb: Mas antes que pudesse continuar, Thiago interrompeu com um sorriso radiante.En: But before she could continue, Thiago interrupted with a radiant smile.Pb: "Eu também tenho novidades!" ele exclamou.En: "I have news too!" he exclaimed.Pb: Bruna virou-se curiosa para ele.En: Bruna turned curiously to him.Pb: "Consegui investidores para abrir nosso próprio quiosque aqui em Ipanema! Pensei que nós três poderíamos tocar o negócio juntos. O que acham?"En: "I got investors to open our own kiosk here in Ipanema! I thought the three of us could run the business together. What do you think?"Pb: Rafaela congelou.En: Rafaela froze.Pb: A alegria nos olhos de Thiago e o entusiasmo de Bruna a deixavam dividida.En: The joy in Thiago's eyes and Bruna's enthusiasm left her divided.Pb: Ela sabia que essa era a chance pelos quais todos esperavam.En: She knew this was the chance they had all been waiting for.Pb: Mas também sabia que não poderia ficar.En: But she also knew she couldn’t stay.Pb: Ela olhou para o mar, tentando encontrar coragem.En: She looked at the sea, trying to find courage.Pb: "Thiago, eu... eu fui aceita em uma faculdade no exterior. Em breve eu vou me mudar."En: "Thiago, I... I have been accepted into a college abroad. I'll be moving soon."Pb: O silêncio caiu entre eles.En: Silence fell between them.Pb: A surpresa estampou-se nos rostos dos amigos.En: Surprise was evident on her friends' faces.Pb: Bruna foi a primeira a falar, com a voz suave e compreensiva.En: Bruna was the first to speak, her voice soft and understanding.Pb: "Rafa, isso é incrível! Estamos felizes por você."En: "Rafa, that's amazing! We're happy for you."Pb: Thiago desviou o olhar para o horizonte, silencioso por um momento.En: Thiago turned his gaze to the horizon, silent for a moment.Pb: "Eu não esperava por isso," ele admitiu finalmente.En: "I didn't expect this," he finally admitted.Pb: "Mas entendo que é uma grande oportunidade para você. Só espero que a gente continue tão amigos quanto somos."En: "But I understand it's a great opportunity for you. I just hope we remain as good friends as we are."Pb: Com lágrimas nos olhos, Rafaela sorriu, aliviada por finalmente compartilhar seu fardo.En: With tears in her eyes, Rafaela smiled, relieved to finally share her burden.Pb: Eles conversaram até o anoitecer, fazendo planos para visitas e mantendo contato, firmando a promessa de que a distância não os separaria.En: They talked until nightfall, making plans to visit and stay in touch, promising that distance would not separate them.Pb: Naquele verão em Ipanema, Rafaela aprendeu que a verdadeira amizade e honestidade ...
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  • The Golden Feather: A Carnival Mystery Unveiled

    The Golden Feather: A Carnival Mystery Unveiled
    Jan 8 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇧🇷: The Golden Feather: A Carnival Mystery Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/pb/episode/2026-01-08-08-38-20-pb Story Transcript:Pb: O sol brilhava intensamente sobre a escola de samba Unidos da Ladeira.En: The sun shone intensely over the carnival samba school Unidos da Ladeira.Pb: O ritmo dos tambores ecoava pelas ruas, trazendo energia e cor às preparações para o Carnaval.En: The rhythm of the drums echoed through the streets, bringing energy and color to the preparations for Carnaval.Pb: Lucas, um dos membros dedicados da escola, estava sempre envolvido em cada detalhe do desfile.En: Lucas, one of the school's dedicated members, was always involved in every detail of the parade.Pb: Lucas admirava as fantasias que Isabela, a renomada designer, criava com tanto esmero.En: Lucas admired the costumes that Isabela, the renowned designer, created with such care.Pb: Aqueles trajes brilhavam sob o sol, cintilando à medida que os dançarinos passavam por testes e ensaios.En: Those outfits sparkled under the sun, glittering as the dancers went through tests and rehearsals.Pb: Mas, neste ano, havia um problema.En: But this year, there was a problem.Pb: Uma peça preciosa, um adorno de penas douradas, sumira misteriosamente.En: A precious piece, a golden feather ornament, had mysteriously disappeared.Pb: A perda da peça causou alvoroço.En: The loss of the piece caused an uproar.Pb: O desfile estava a poucos dias de acontecer, e todos precisavam estar impecáveis.En: The parade was just a few days away, and everyone needed to be impeccable.Pb: Isabela estava angustiada, seu trabalho dependia daquela peça final.En: Isabela was distressed; her work depended on that final piece.Pb: "Sem ela, a fantasia não está completa", dizia ela, enquanto passava a mão pela testa suada.En: "Without it, the costume is not complete," she said, wiping the sweat from her forehead.Pb: Lucas decidiu que iria encontrar a peça.En: Lucas decided he would find the piece.Pb: "Não podemos entrar na avenida sem estar perfeitos", pensou.En: "We can't enter the avenue without being perfect," he thought.Pb: Os outros membros o chamavam de paranóico, mas ele estava determinado.En: The other members called him paranoid, but he was determined.Pb: Começou sua busca pela escola, perguntando, procurando nos cantos e gavetas.En: He began his search throughout the school, asking, looking in corners and drawers.Pb: Enquanto procurava, Lucas encontrou uma pista: um pedaço de tecido dourado no chão, em frente a uma porta de uma sala de armazenamento que poucos usavam.En: While searching, Lucas found a clue: a piece of golden fabric on the floor, in front of a storage room door that few used.Pb: Algo dentro dele dizia que estava perto de descobrir algo importante.En: Something inside him told him he was close to discovering something important.Pb: Hesitou, pois aquela sala era ocupada por seu velho amigo Carlos.En: He hesitated, as that room was occupied by his old friend Carlos.Pb: Com cuidado, abriu a porta e, para seu alívio, no fundo do quarto, viu a peça perdida.En: Carefully, he opened the door and, to his relief, at the back of the room, he saw the lost piece.Pb: Carlos havia guardado a peça por engano, pensando que estaria melhor protegida ali.En: Carlos had stored the piece by mistake, thinking it would be better protected there.Pb: Lucas sentiu um misto de alívio e culpa pelo pensamento inicial de desconfiança.En: Lucas felt a mix of relief and guilt for his initial thought of distrust.Pb: Com a peça em mãos, Lucas correu para Isabela e mostrou seu achado.En: With the piece in hand, Lucas ran to Isabela and showed her his find.Pb: "Aqui está, encontrado a tempo!En: "Here it is, found in time!"Pb: ", disse, sorrindo com satisfação.En: he said, smiling with satisfaction.Pb: Isabela suspirou de alívio, sentindo o peso da responsabilidade sair de seus ombros.En: Isabela sighed with relief, feeling the weight of responsibility lift from her shoulders.Pb: O ensaio final correu sem problemas, e todos na escola elogiaram Lucas por sua dedicação e instinto.En: The final rehearsal went off without a hitch, and everyone at the school praised Lucas for his dedication and instinct.Pb: Quando chegou o grande dia do desfile, a Unidos da Ladeira desfilou pelas ruas do Rio, e os aplausos foram ensurdecedores.En: When the big day of the parade arrived, Unidos da Ladeira paraded through the streets of Rio, and the applause was deafening.Pb: Lucas não só conquistou o respeito de seus colegas, mas também percebeu sua própria capacidade de liderar e solucionar problemas.En: Lucas not only earned the respect of his colleagues, but also realized his own ability to lead and solve problems.Pb: O Carnaval foi um sucesso e todos foram para casa cheios de alegria e prontos para as festividades do próximo ano.En: The Carnaval was a success, and everyone ...
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    14 mins
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