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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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  • 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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    14 mins
  • 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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  • Love Blossoms Amid Rio's Carnival and Botanical Gardens

    Love Blossoms Amid Rio's Carnival and Botanical Gardens
    Feb 8 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇧🇷: Love Blossoms Amid Rio's Carnival and Botanical Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/pb/episode/2026-02-08-08-38-20-pb Story Transcript:Pb: No Rio de Janeiro, em pleno verão, o Jardim Botânico se transformava em um refúgio de paz.En: In Rio de Janeiro, in the middle of summer, the Jardim Botânico transformed into a refuge of peace.Pb: As plantas exóticas exibiam suas cores vibrantes sob o sol.En: The exotic plants displayed their vibrant colors under the sun.Pb: O ar estava carregado com o perfume suave das flores, enquanto ao longe as batucadas do Carnaval ecoavam.En: The air was filled with the gentle scent of flowers, while in the distance the beats of Carnaval echoed.Pb: Marcelo, um botânico apaixonado pela natureza, observava as plantas com um brilho no olhar.En: Marcelo, a botanist passionate about nature, observed the plants with a sparkle in his eyes.Pb: Ele adorava aquele lugar, mas sua mente estava distante.En: He loved that place, but his mind was distant.Pb: Ele pensava em Viviane, uma amiga de longa data.En: He was thinking about Viviane, a longtime friend.Pb: O desejo de confessar seus sentimentos crescia a cada dia.En: The desire to confess his feelings grew with each passing day.Pb: Aquela manhã, Viviane sugeriu uma visita espontânea ao Jardim Botânico.En: That morning, Viviane suggested a spontaneous visit to the Jardim Botânico.Pb: Paulo, um amigo comum, também estava presente.En: Paulo, a mutual friend, was also present.Pb: Marcelo era tímido, tinha dificuldade em lidar com situações inesperadas, mas a ideia de ver Viviane o motivou a aceitar o convite.En: Marcelo was shy and had difficulty dealing with unexpected situations, but the idea of seeing Viviane motivated him to accept the invitation.Pb: Enquanto caminhavam pelas alamedas de árvores majestosas, o trio conversava sobre a beleza ao redor.En: As they walked through the avenues of majestic trees, the trio talked about the beauty around them.Pb: Marcelo observava como Viviane sorria, encantada com cada detalhe.En: Marcelo observed how Viviane smiled, enchanted by every detail.Pb: Paulo, sempre animado, brincava e fazia piadas para arrancar risadas de Viviane.En: Paulo, always lively, joked and made quips to draw laughs from Viviane.Pb: O coração de Marcelo apertava.En: Marcelo's heart tightened.Pb: Paulo também parecia gostar de Viviane.En: Paulo also seemed to like Viviane.Pb: A dúvida o consumia.En: Doubt consumed him.Pb: Devia ele declarar seu amor naquele dia?En: Should he declare his love that day?Pb: Ou esperar um momento mais apropriado?En: Or wait for a more appropriate moment?Pb: A cada passo, Marcelo sentia seu coração bater mais forte.En: With each step, Marcelo felt his heart beat stronger.Pb: Ele observava os preparativos do Carnaval crescendo a cada esquina, enquanto a multidão se preparava para as festividades.En: He watched the Carnaval preparations growing at every corner, while the crowd got ready for the festivities.Pb: Em meio àquele cenário vibrante, Marcelo encontrou coragem.En: In the midst of that vibrant scene, Marcelo found courage.Pb: Ao passarem por um caminho florido e isolado, Marcelo parou.En: As they passed through a flowery and isolated path, Marcelo stopped.Pb: "Viviane, posso falar com você um instante?", perguntou, tentando esconder sua timidez.En: "Viviane, can I talk to you for a moment?" he asked, trying to hide his shyness.Pb: Paulo, distraído com os preparativos, se afastou, o que deu a Marcelo a chance que ele precisava.En: Paulo, distracted by the preparations, stepped away, giving Marcelo the chance he needed.Pb: "Viviane, eu... eu preciso te dizer algo.En: "Viviane, I... I need to tell you something.Pb: Eu gosto de você, mais do que apenas como amigo", disse Marcelo, respirando fundo após cada palavra.En: I like you, more than just a friend," said Marcelo, taking a deep breath after each word.Pb: Ele olhou nos olhos dela, aguardando sua reação.En: He looked into her eyes, waiting for her reaction.Pb: Viviane ficou surpresa.En: Viviane was surprised.Pb: Seus olhos brilharam com uma mistura de surpresa e felicidade.En: Her eyes sparkled with a mixture of surprise and happiness.Pb: "Marcelo, eu não sabia... mas isso me deixa muito feliz!" Ela sorriu, colocando um fio de cabelo atrás da orelha.En: "Marcelo, I didn't know... but that makes me very happy!" She smiled, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.Pb: O alívio preencheu o coração de Marcelo.En: Relief filled Marcelo's heart.Pb: Ele sorriu, um sorriso verdadeiro, cheio de esperança.En: He smiled, a true smile, full of hope.Pb: Ele percebeu que seus medos haviam desaparecido.En: He realized his fears had vanished.Pb: A partir daquele dia, ganhou confiança para expressar seus sentimentos.En: From that day on, he gained confidence to express his feelings.Pb: O sol continuava a brilhar intensamente sobre o ...
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