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Fluent Fiction - Portuguese (Brazil) 🇧🇷

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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  • A Summer of Sickness, Friendship, and Acceptance in São Paulo

    A Summer of Sickness, Friendship, and Acceptance in São Paulo
    Jan 4 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇧🇷: A Summer of Sickness, Friendship, and Acceptance in São Paulo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/pb/episode/2026-01-04-23-34-01-pb Story Transcript:Pb: Em um bairro residencial animado de São Paulo, os enfeites do Ano Novo ainda brilhavam nas ruas.En: In a lively residential neighborhood of São Paulo, the New Year's decorations still sparkled in the streets.Pb: O sol forte aquecia a cidade, e o barulho do comércio despertava os moradores para um novo dia quente de verão.En: The strong sun warmed the city, and the noise of commerce awakened the residents to a new hot summer day.Pb: Mateus, um jovem profissional, olhava pela janela do seu quarto.En: Mateus, a young professional, was looking out the window of his room.Pb: Sentia o nariz entupido e uma dor de cabeça constante.En: He felt his nose stuffed and a constant headache.Pb: Ele tinha certeza de que era uma gripe maldita que o pegou de jeito, bem no começo do Ano Novo.En: He was sure it was a damned flu that hit him right at the beginning of the New Year.Pb: Mateus sempre foi conhecido pela pontualidade e eficiência no trabalho.En: Mateus was always known for his punctuality and efficiency at work.Pb: Acordar cedo era quase um ritual, mas agora ele se via preso na cama, lutando para respirar sem tossir.En: Waking up early was almost a ritual, but now he found himself stuck in bed, struggling to breathe without coughing.Pb: Ele queria se recuperar rapidamente para não se atrasar com suas responsabilidades.En: He wanted to recover quickly so as not to fall behind with his responsibilities.Pb: Porém, o calor intenso tornava o descanso impossível.En: However, the intense heat made rest impossible.Pb: O ventilador fazia pouco para aliviar o ar abafado do quarto.En: The fan did little to relieve the stuffy air in the room.Pb: No apartamento ao lado, Camila, uma escritora em ascensão, vivia envolvida no mundo dos livros e da imaginação.En: In the apartment next door, Camila, an emerging writer, was always immersed in the world of books and imagination.Pb: Ao saber que seu vizinho estava doente, ela decidiu levar um pouco de sua alegria até ele.En: Upon learning that her neighbor was ill, she decided to bring a bit of her joy to him.Pb: Sem avisar, bateu à porta de Mateus com um sorriso e uma caneca de chá nas mãos.En: Without warning, she knocked on Mateus's door with a smile and a mug of tea in her hands.Pb: Os encontros de Camila eram frequentes, e embora Mateus apreciasse a companhia dela, às vezes ele queria apenas descansar.En: Camila's visits were frequent, and though Mateus appreciated her company, sometimes he just wanted to rest.Pb: Suas visitas espontâneas eram amáveis, mas aumentavam suas distrações.En: Her spontaneous visits were kind, but added to his distractions.Pb: Entre um gole de chá e uma conversa, Mateus ponderava se deveria pedir mais espaço para se recuperar.En: Between sips of tea and conversation, Mateus pondered if he should ask for more space to recover.Pb: Naquela noite, após um dia especialmente cansativo, Mateus teve dificuldade para dormir.En: That night, after an especially tiring day, Mateus had difficulty sleeping.Pb: Pensou em todas as tarefas acumuladas e no incômodo da gripe que não passava.En: He thought of all the accumulated tasks and the annoyance of the flu that wouldn't go away.Pb: Pela manhã, ao ouvir a leve batida na porta, ele já sabia quem era.En: In the morning, upon hearing the light knock on the door, he already knew who it was.Pb: Camila entrou, trazendo mais uma vez seu remédio caseiro.En: Camila came in, once again bringing her homemade remedy.Pb: Desta vez, junto com o chá, ela trouxe uma sopa e um sorriso caloroso.En: This time, along with the tea, she brought a soup and a warm smile.Pb: Mateus, exausto, sentiu-se tocado pela persistência e pela gentileza de Camila.En: Mateus, exhausted, felt touched by Camila's persistence and kindness.Pb: Percebeu que a ajuda dela não era uma interferência, mas um apoio valioso.En: He realized that her help wasn't an interference, but a valuable support.Pb: Aceitando a verdade, Mateus decidiu se afastar das pressões do trabalho, pelo menos por alguns dias.En: Accepting the truth, Mateus decided to step back from the pressures of work, at least for a few days.Pb: Ele disse a Camila que toda ajuda era bem-vinda e que estava grato por sua amizade.En: He told Camila that all help was welcome and that he was grateful for her friendship.Pb: Assim, Mateus descobriu a importância de ser flexível e de valorizar a comunidade ao seu redor.En: Thus, Mateus discovered the importance of being flexible and valuing the community around him.Pb: Com o tempo, a gripe foi embora.En: Over time, the flu went away.Pb: Mateus se recuperou e voltou ao trabalho, mas com uma nova perspectiva.En: Mateus recovered and returned to work, but with a new perspective.Pb: Ele havia ...
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  • Mateus and the Magic of a Silver-Blue Backpack

    Mateus and the Magic of a Silver-Blue Backpack
    Jan 4 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇧🇷: Mateus and the Magic of a Silver-Blue Backpack Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/pb/episode/2026-01-04-08-38-20-pb Story Transcript:Pb: Mateus olhou pela janela do ônibus enquanto ele parava no ponto do bairro.En: Mateus looked out the window of the bus as it stopped at the neighborhood stop.Pb: Era um dia típico de verão em São Paulo.En: It was a typical summer day in São Paulo.Pb: O sol esquentava o asfalto e as pessoas caminhavam com pressa para aproveitar o dia.En: The sun heated the asphalt, and people hurriedly walked to make the most of the day.Pb: Mateus estava indo com Ana e Pedro à papelaria do bairro para comprar os materiais escolares.En: Mateus was going with Ana and Pedro to the neighborhood stationery store to buy school supplies.Pb: O novo ano escolar estava prestes a começar e, embora Mateus estivesse animado, também sentia aquele nervosismo por dentro.En: The new school year was about to start, and although Mateus was excited, he also felt that nervousness inside.Pb: Queria fazer novos amigos e causar uma boa impressão, mas também estava preocupado se encaixaria.En: He wanted to make new friends and make a good impression, but he was also worried about fitting in.Pb: Quando chegaram à papelaria, o ambiente estava cheio de famílias.En: When they arrived at the stationery store, the place was full of families.Pb: Crianças corriam de um lado para o outro, e o som das risadas enchiam o ar.En: Children ran from one side to the other, and the sound of laughter filled the air.Pb: Mateus, Ana e Pedro entraram na loja e logo foram recebidos por uma explosão de cores nas prateleiras.En: Mateus, Ana, and Pedro entered the store and were immediately greeted by an explosion of colors on the shelves.Pb: Cadernos de todas as cores, mochilas de diferentes estilos e lápis com personagens dos desenhos.En: Notebooks of all colors, backpacks of different styles, and pencils featuring cartoon characters.Pb: — Mateus, olha esse caderno com capa de super-heróis! — disse Pedro, apontando para uma prateleira.En: — Mateus, look at this superhero-covered notebook! — said Pedro, pointing to a shelf.Pb: — Acho que você deveria escolher algo mais discreto — sugeriu Ana, que sempre preferia a simplicidade.En: — I think you should choose something more discreet — suggested Ana, who always preferred simplicity.Pb: Mateus ficou entre as sugestões dos amigos, mas também pensou no que o faria feliz.En: Mateus was torn between his friends' suggestions but also thought about what would make him happy.Pb: Ele queria algo que destacasse, algo que fosse só dele.En: He wanted something that stood out, something that was just his.Pb: Enquanto caminhava pelos corredores, um brilho chamou sua atenção.En: As he walked down the aisles, a shine caught his attention.Pb: Era uma mochila, azul com detalhes em prata.En: It was a backpack, blue with silver details.Pb: — Essa mochila... é perfeita — pensou Mateus em voz alta.En: — This backpack... it's perfect — Mateus thought out loud.Pb: Ele olhou para o preço e seu coração afundou um pouco.En: He looked at the price, and his heart sank a little.Pb: Estava acima do que sua mãe havia lhe dado.En: It was above what his mother had given him.Pb: Mas a mochila parecia falar com ele, era como se dissesse: "Você pode ser você mesmo".En: But the backpack seemed to speak to him, as if it were saying, "You can be yourself."Pb: Ana e Pedro se aproximaram.En: Ana and Pedro approached.Pb: Pedro deu um tapinha nas costas de Mateus.En: Pedro gave Mateus a pat on the back.Pb: — Se você gosta tanto assim, vale o investimento.En: — If you like it that much, it's worth the investment.Pb: Você merece começar o ano em grande estilo.En: You deserve to start the year in style.Pb: — É... Talvez essa mochila faça você se sentir mais seguro — concordou Ana com um sorriso.En: — Yeah... Maybe this backpack will make you feel more confident — agreed Ana with a smile.Pb: Assim, Mateus respirou fundo e decidiu investir um pouco mais.En: So, Mateus took a deep breath and decided to invest a little more.Pb: Na saída da loja, ele tinha a mochila nas costas e se sentia o garoto mais confiante do bairro.En: Leaving the store, he had the backpack on his back and felt like the most confident boy in the neighborhood.Pb: Caminhando para casa, ele percebeu uma nova onda de esperança.En: Walking home, he sensed a new wave of hope.Pb: Não importava a opinião dos outros, ele confiava em suas escolhas e isso era suficiente.En: It didn't matter what others thought; he trusted his choices, and that was enough.Pb: Ana e Pedro, ao seu lado, estavam felizes por ele.En: Ana and Pedro, by his side, were happy for him.Pb: E Mateus, já vislumbrando o primeiro dia de aula, sabia que a nova mochila era apenas o começo de algo especial.En: And Mateus, already envisioning the first day...
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    14 mins
  • New Year's Eve Rescue: A Night of Friendship and Renewal

    New Year's Eve Rescue: A Night of Friendship and Renewal
    Jan 3 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇧🇷: New Year's Eve Rescue: A Night of Friendship and Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/pb/episode/2026-01-03-23-34-01-pb Story Transcript:Pb: A vibrante Avenida Paulista estava repleta de vida.En: The vibrant Avenida Paulista was teeming with life.Pb: Era véspera de Ano Novo, e o céu de São Paulo brilhava com luzes e alegria.En: It was New Year's Eve, and the sky over São Paulo was shining with lights and joy.Pb: Balões coloridos flutuavam pelo ar quente do verão, enquanto as pessoas se preparavam para as festividades.En: Colorful balloons floated through the hot summer air as people prepared for the festivities.Pb: Entre a multidão, estavam Thiago, Camila e Rafael.En: Among the crowd were Thiago, Camila, and Rafael.Pb: Thiago observava Camila há algum tempo.En: Thiago had been watching Camila for some time.Pb: Haviam sido grandes amigos no passado, mas os anos os afastaram.En: They had been great friends in the past, but the years had drawn them apart.Pb: Ele viu nesta noite uma oportunidade de mostrar o quanto ainda se importava com ela.En: He saw this night as an opportunity to show how much he still cared about her.Pb: Camila era forte e independente, mas o verão e a poluição da cidade sempre eram um desafio para sua asma.En: Camila was strong and independent, but the summer and the city's pollution were always a challenge for her asthma.Pb: Rafael, colega de trabalho sempre prestativo, estava ao lado dela, se sentindo exausto e sobrecarregado após um ano de trabalho intenso.En: Rafael, an always helpful colleague, was by her side, feeling exhausted and overwhelmed after an intense year of work.Pb: Ainda assim, ele decidiu celebrar com os amigos.En: Still, he decided to celebrate with friends.Pb: Enquanto caminhavam pela avenida, admirando as decorações festivas, Camila começou a sentir dificuldade para respirar.En: As they walked along the avenue, admiring the festive decorations, Camila began to have difficulty breathing.Pb: O calor e a multidão tornaram o ar pesado demais.En: The heat and crowd made the air too heavy.Pb: No início, ela tentou esconder o desconforto, mas Rafael percebeu seu estado rapidamente.En: At first, she tried to hide her discomfort, but Rafael quickly noticed her condition.Pb: “Camila, você está bem?”, perguntou Rafael, preocupado.En: “Camila, are you okay?” asked Rafael, concerned.Pb: Antes que ela pudesse responder, começou a tossir violentamente.En: Before she could respond, she started coughing violently.Pb: O pânico começou a crescer em seu coração.En: Panic began to rise in her heart.Pb: Thiago viu o medo nos olhos dela e soube que precisava agir.En: Thiago saw the fear in her eyes and knew he needed to act.Pb: Sem perder tempo, Thiago tomou a liderança.En: Wasting no time, Thiago took the lead.Pb: Com confiança recém-descoberta, ele chamou a atenção de Rafael.En: With newfound confidence, he caught Rafael's attention.Pb: "Rafael, liga para ajuda! Vou levar a Camila para a estação de primeiros socorros, rápido!"En: "Rafael, call for help! I'm taking Camila to the first aid station, quickly!"Pb: O desafio era grande.En: The challenge was great.Pb: A Avenida Paulista estava cheia de gente dançando e celebrando, mas Thiago abriu caminho com determinação.En: Avenida Paulista was full of people dancing and celebrating, but Thiago plowed through with determination.Pb: Rafael ficou ao lado de Camila, segurando sua mão e garantindo que ficasse calma enquanto ligava para o socorro.En: Rafael stayed by Camila's side, holding her hand and ensuring she remained calm while calling for assistance.Pb: Os minutos pareciam intermináveis, mas finalmente chegaram à estação de primeiros socorros.En: The minutes felt endless, but they finally reached the first aid station.Pb: Os paramédicos estavam preparados e agiram rápido.En: The paramedics were prepared and acted quickly.Pb: Camila recebeu oxigênio e medicamentos para estabilizar sua respiração.En: Camila received oxygen and medication to stabilize her breathing.Pb: Depois de alguns longos momentos, sua respiração voltou ao normal.En: After a few long moments, her breathing returned to normal.Pb: Thiago suspirou aliviado, sentindo a tensão desaparecer.En: Thiago sighed with relief, feeling the tension dissipate.Pb: “Obrigada, Thiago”, disse Camila com um sorriso fraco, mas genuíno.En: "Thank you, Thiago," Camila said with a weak but genuine smile.Pb: “Você salvou meu Ano Novo.”En: "You saved my New Year."Pb: Thiago sorriu, sentindo que algo havia mudado entre eles.En: Thiago smiled back, feeling that something had changed between them.Pb: Não era apenas uma amizade renovada, mas uma conexão mais profunda.En: It wasn't just a renewed friendship but a deeper connection.Pb: Camila percebeu o quanto ele se importava.En: Camila realized how much he cared.Pb: Rafael, observando a cena, ...
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    17 mins
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