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Our Portuguese podcast, featuring a Portugal speaking style, 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 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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  • Sketching Romance: How Carnaval Connected Lives in Lisboa

    Sketching Romance: How Carnaval Connected Lives in Lisboa
    Feb 21 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇵🇹: Sketching Romance: How Carnaval Connected Lives in Lisboa Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/pt/episode/2026-02-21-08-38-20-pt Story Transcript:Pt: Mateus estava sentado num canto tranquilo do Castelo de São Jorge, observando as pedras antigas e as torres imponentes.En: Mateus was sitting in a quiet corner of Castelo de São Jorge, observing the ancient stones and the imposing towers.Pt: Fez um frio típico de inverno em Lisboa, mas o Carnaval aquecia o ambiente com sua alegria e cores vibrantes.En: It was a typical winter chill in Lisboa, but the Carnaval warmed the atmosphere with its joy and vibrant colors.Pt: Mateus costumava evitar multidões.En: Mateus usually avoided crowds.Pt: Hoje, no entanto, algo o levou a desenhar no castelo apesar da agitação.En: Today, however, something led him to draw at the castle despite the commotion.Pt: Ao seu redor, os sons do Carnaval enchiam o ar.En: Around him, the sounds of Carnaval filled the air.Pt: Músicas alegres e risadas ressoavam.En: Cheerful music and laughter echoed.Pt: As pessoas dançavam com fantasias coloridas, mas Mateus estava imerso no seu caderno, desenhando os detalhes das muralhas do castelo.En: People danced in colorful costumes, but Mateus was immersed in his notebook, sketching the details of the castle walls.Pt: Do outro lado, Inês, uma jovem entusiasta de história, caminhava pelo castelo.En: On the other side, Inês, a young history enthusiast, was walking through the castle.Pt: As pedras antigas e os contos que elas guardavam fascinavam-na.En: The ancient stones and the stories they held fascinated her.Pt: Ela parou de repente, surpresa ao ver um desenho detalhado do castelo que havia acabado de fotografar.En: She stopped suddenly, surprised to see a detailed drawing of the castle she had just photographed.Pt: Mateus estava a poucos passos dela, concentrado em sua arte.En: Mateus was a few steps away from her, focused on his art.Pt: Curiosa, Inês aproximou-se.En: Curious, Inês approached.Pt: "Desculpe, posso ver o seu desenho?"En: "Excuse me, may I see your drawing?"Pt: perguntou ela, tímida, mas intrigada.En: she asked, shy yet intrigued.Pt: Mateus levantou os olhos, surpreso.En: Mateus looked up, surprised.Pt: "Claro", ele disse, virando o caderno na direção dela.En: "Of course," he said, turning the notebook towards her.Pt: "Está incrível!En: "It's incredible!Pt: Capturei isso na minha câmera há pouco.En: I captured this with my camera a little while ago.Pt: Você desenha muito bem", comentou Inês com um sorriso.En: You draw very well," commented Inês with a smile.Pt: A conversa começou hesitante.En: The conversation began hesitantly.Pt: Mateus, normalmente reservado, sentiu-se à vontade.En: Mateus, usually reserved, felt at ease.Pt: Compartilharam histórias sobre o castelo - a antiga fortaleza e as vistas espetaculares de Lisboa no horizonte.En: They shared stories about the castle - the ancient fortress and the spectacular views of Lisboa on the horizon.Pt: A paixão conjunta por história e arte criou uma ligação inesperada.En: The shared passion for history and art created an unexpected connection.Pt: "Lisboa é linda neste tempo, mesmo no meio da folia", notou Inês, olhando para a cidade abaixo.En: "Lisboa is beautiful at this time, even in the middle of the revelry," noted Inês, looking at the city below.Pt: Mateus concordou, ainda surpreso pela facilidade de falar com ela.En: Mateus agreed, still surprised by the ease of speaking with her.Pt: Decidiram explorar Lisboa juntos.En: They decided to explore Lisboa together.Pt: Mateus, conhecendo cada canto e recanto da cidade, estava animado para mostrar a Inês partes que poucos turistas conhecem.En: Mateus, knowing every nook and cranny of the city, was excited to show Inês parts that few tourists know.Pt: Passearam pelas ruas estreitas da Alfama, descobriram arte escondida nos murais das paredes, e provaram doces locais.En: They strolled through the narrow streets of Alfama, discovered hidden art in the murals on the walls, and sampled local sweets.Pt: Com cada descoberta, Mateus sentiu-se mais confiante.En: With each discovery, Mateus felt more confident.Pt: A presença de Inês fez a sua arte brilhar de uma nova maneira.En: The presence of Inês made his art shine in a new way.Pt: Por outro lado, Inês começou a ver Lisboa não apenas pela lente histórica, mas através da vivência de quem ali mora.En: On the other hand, Inês began to see Lisboa not just through a historical lens, but through the experience of someone who lives there.Pt: Nos dias seguintes, a cidade tornou-se mais rica em significado para ambos.En: In the following days, the city became richer in meaning for both of them.Pt: O Carnaval continuava com sua energia vibrante, mas para Mateus e Inês, Lisboa havia se tornado um mosaico pessoal de memórias e inspiração.En: The Carnaval continued with its ...
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  • Leonor's Bacalhau: A Carnaval of Family and Tradition

    Leonor's Bacalhau: A Carnaval of Family and Tradition
    Feb 20 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇵🇹: Leonor's Bacalhau: A Carnaval of Family and Tradition Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/pt/episode/2026-02-20-23-34-02-pt Story Transcript:Pt: O mercado fervilhava de vida.En: The market buzzed with life.Pt: O aroma do peixe fresco, das frutas acabadas de apanhar e das especiarias enchia o ar.En: The aroma of fresh fish, freshly picked fruits, and spices filled the air.Pt: As pessoas moviam-se como um rio apressado entre as bancas, cada uma com a sua missão em mente.En: People moved like a rushing river between the stalls, each with their mission in mind.Pt: Leonor, com uma lista na mão e um sorriso hesitante nos lábios, respirava fundo o espírito do Carnaval.En: Leonor, with a list in her hand and a hesitant smile on her lips, deeply breathed in the spirit of Carnaval.Pt: Ela sentia que este ano teria de ser especial.En: She felt that this year had to be special.Pt: Durante demasiado tempo, Leonor esteve afastada da sua família, submersa no trabalho.En: For too long, Leonor had been distanced from her family, immersed in work.Pt: O Carnaval era a desculpa perfeita para juntar todos à mesa com um prato que celebrasse as suas raízes portuguesas.En: The Carnaval was the perfect excuse to gather everyone around the table with a dish that celebrated her Portuguese roots.Pt: No entanto, precisava dos ingredientes certos.En: However, she needed the right ingredients.Pt: "Ah, bacalhau," murmurou Leonor, aproximando-se da banca.En: "Ah, bacalhau," murmured Leonor, approaching the stand.Pt: O vendedor, um senhor de idade chamado António, acenou com simpatia.En: The vendor, an elderly gentleman named António, waved sympathetically.Pt: "É para o jantar de Carnaval, não é?"En: "It's for the Carnaval dinner, isn't it?"Pt: perguntou, avisado pela sua experiência.En: he asked, informed by his experience.Pt: "Sim, preciso de ingredientes autênticos," respondeu Leonor, um pouco aflita.En: "Yes, I need authentic ingredients," replied Leonor, a bit flustered.Pt: António ajudou-a a escolher o melhor bacalhau, junto com batatas frescas e couves.En: António helped her choose the best bacalhau, along with fresh potatoes and cabbage.Pt: Indicou-lhe também onde encontrar o famoso azeite alentejano e chouriço caseiro.En: He also pointed out where to find the famous azeite alentejano and homemade chouriço.Pt: A cada compra, o tempo parecia esgotar-se.En: With each purchase, time seemed to slip away.Pt: A preocupação de chegar atrasada ou de não ter tempo suficiente para cozinhar apertava no seu peito.En: The worry of being late or not having enough time to cook pressed on her chest.Pt: Ainda assim, o ambiente do mercado, tão animado e cheio de tradições, dava-lhe algum conforto.En: Nevertheless, the market's lively and tradition-filled atmosphere gave her some comfort.Pt: Com a ajuda de António, Leonor finalmente recolheu tudo o que precisava.En: With António's help, Leonor finally gathered everything she needed.Pt: Apressou-se a casa de olhos postos no relógio.En: She hurried home with her eyes on the clock.Pt: A cozinha encheu-se rapidamente de aromas quentes e familiares enquanto Leonor preparava o prato.En: The kitchen quickly filled with warm and familiar aromas as Leonor prepared the dish.Pt: Batatas ao lume, bacalhau na brasa, alho e azeite a dançar na frigideira – toda a magia da gastronomia portuguesa reunida.En: Potatoes on the burner, bacalhau on the grill, garlic and olive oil dancing in the frying pan – all the magic of Portuguese gastronomy coming together.Pt: À medida que o jantar se aproximava, chegou Martim, o irmão, seguido pela prima Sofia e os pais.En: As dinner time approached, Martim, her brother, arrived, followed by cousin Sofia and their parents.Pt: A mesa estava posta, e quando Leonor serviu o prato principal, sentiu-se invadida por uma calma serena.En: The table was set, and when Leonor served the main dish, she felt enveloped by a serene calm.Pt: A comida foi um sucesso.En: The meal was a success.Pt: Melhor do que os sabores, porém, foi a partilha da mesa.En: More than the flavors, however, it was the sharing of the table that mattered.Pt: Risadas, histórias do passado, e planos para o futuro aqueceram a casa já acolhedora.En: Laughter, stories from the past, and plans for the future warmed the already cozy home.Pt: Leónor, agora, via os seus esforços recompensados não apenas no paladar, mas também nos sorrisos e conversas à volta da mesa.En: Leonor, now, saw her efforts rewarded not just in taste but also in the smiles and conversations around the table.Pt: Ao final da noite, compreendeu a verdadeira essência do que procurava: mais do que a tradição, era o reencontro, a celebração da união familiar.En: By the end of the evening, she understood the true essence of what she was seeking: more than tradition, it was the reunion, the celebration of family unity.Pt: O Carnaval...
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  • Penguin Pals and Carnaval: Miguel's Oceanário Adventure

    Penguin Pals and Carnaval: Miguel's Oceanário Adventure
    Feb 20 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇵🇹: Penguin Pals and Carnaval: Miguel's Oceanário Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/pt/episode/2026-02-20-08-38-20-pt Story Transcript:Pt: Em pleno coração de Lisboa, o Oceanário estava efervescente com a energia do Carnaval.En: In the heart of Lisboa, the Oceanário was buzzing with the energy of Carnaval.Pt: As cores vivas das fantasias misturavam-se com o azul profundo dos aquários.En: The bright colors of the costumes mixed with the deep blue of the aquariums.Pt: Miguel, Joana e Rafael exploravam o lugar com entusiasmo.En: Miguel, Joana, and Rafael explored the place with enthusiasm.Pt: Para Miguel, essa era uma oportunidade perfeita.En: For Miguel, this was a perfect opportunity.Pt: Ele queria impressionar Joana com aventuras inesquecíveis.En: He wanted to impress Joana with unforgettable adventures.Pt: O dia estava frio, típico de inverno, mas o aquário oferecia um abrigo acolhedor.En: The day was cold, typical of winter, but the aquarium offered a cozy refuge.Pt: As luzes suaves iluminavam as criaturas marinhas, criando um ambiente mágico.En: The soft lights illuminated the sea creatures, creating a magical environment.Pt: Quando uma música carnavalesca ecoou, o grupo decidiu que era hora de ver os pinguins.En: When a carnavalesque song echoed, the group decided it was time to see the penguins.Pt: Mas primeiro, Miguel precisava encontrar a casa de banho.En: But first, Miguel needed to find the bathroom.Pt: Distraído com as decorações e distraído pelo sorriso de Joana, ele errou o caminho.En: Distracted by the decorations and Joana's smile, he got lost.Pt: Miguel passou por uma porta entreaberta, pensando que era a entrada correta.En: Miguel passed through a slightly open door, thinking it was the right entrance.Pt: De repente, encontrou-se no meio de um grupo de pinguins, que o encaravam curiosamente.En: Suddenly, he found himself in the midst of a group of penguins, who stared at him curiously.Pt: Ao perceber o erro, seu rosto ficou vermelho como as máscaras de Carnaval.En: Realizing the mistake, his face turned as red as Carnaval masks.Pt: Do lado de fora do vidro, Joana e Rafael perceberam a confusão de Miguel e não conseguiram conter o riso.En: Outside the glass, Joana and Rafael noticed Miguel's confusion and couldn't contain their laughter.Pt: Sem saber o que fazer, Miguel tomou uma decisão: talvez pudesse se misturar com os pinguins.En: Not knowing what to do, Miguel made a decision: maybe he could blend in with the penguins.Pt: Com passos curtos e movimentos balançados, ele começou a imitar os animais.En: With short steps and waddling movements, he began to imitate the animals.Pt: Os pinguins, curiosos, começaram a imitá-lo também.En: The penguins, curious, started to imitate him too.Pt: Logo, uma pequena multidão de visitantes parou para assistir ao espetáculo.En: Soon, a small crowd of visitors stopped to watch the spectacle.Pt: Risos e aplausos encheram a sala.En: Laughter and applause filled the room.Pt: Joana e Rafael assistiam tudo rindo até às lágrimas.En: Joana and Rafael watched everything, laughing until they cried.Pt: Decidiram então ajudar Miguel a encontrar a saída.En: They then decided to help Miguel find the exit.Pt: Com um gesto caloroso, Rafael abriu a porta do recinto e estendeu a mão a Miguel.En: With a warm gesture, Rafael opened the door of the enclosure and extended a hand to Miguel.Pt: Joana, com um sorriso malicioso, murmurou: "És um verdadeiro showman, Miguel!"En: Joana, with a mischievous smile, murmured, "You're a true showman, Miguel!"Pt: Miguel saiu, meio envergonhado e meio triunfante.En: Miguel left, half embarrassed and half triumphant.Pt: Curvou-se para a plateia de espectadores que o saudavam com mais aplausos.En: He bowed to the audience of spectators who greeted him with more applause.Pt: Apesar do embaraço, ele percebeu que havia transformado um momento estranho em algo memorável.En: Despite the embarrassment, he realized he had turned a strange moment into something memorable.Pt: Quando o trio se reuniu novamente, Ri falaram sobre o episódio entre gargalhadas.En: When the trio reunited, they talked about the episode amidst laughter.Pt: Miguel percebeu que não precisava fazer nada grandioso para impressionar Joana.En: Miguel realized he didn't need to do anything grand to impress Joana.Pt: Sendo ele mesmo, com todas as suas atrapalhadas, já era o bastante.En: Just being himself, with all his clumsiness, was more than enough.Pt: E assim, sob a luz suave do Oceanário e envolto no espírito carnavalesco, Miguel aprendeu a abraçar suas imperfeições.En: And so, under the soft lights of the Oceanário and enveloped in the Carnaval spirit, Miguel learned to embrace his imperfections.Pt: Como Joana bem disse: "Afinal, és único, assim como os pinguins."En: As Joana rightly said, "After all, you're unique, just like the penguins." ...
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