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Spanish Stories with English Translation
Spanish Stories with English Translation
Read Spanish with a safety net. Every one of these 175 stories lets you tap any word for an instant English translation, shows the full Spanish text with audio, and grades the difficulty from A0 to B2 — so you can read real Spanish and never get stuck, with English support whenever you need it.
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Bilingual Spanish stories for every level
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Myths & Legends
El Secreto del Jardín
A brother and sister discover an old map in an ancient book, leading them to a mystery in their garden.
A126 words to learn118 wordsAudio
Food & Cuisine
El pan que se horneó con el calor del volcán
A18 words to learn154 wordsAudio
Myths & Legends
El pequeño dragón de Gaudí
A06 words to learn131 wordsAudio
History
¿Quién robó el sol de los Incas?
A06 words to learn159 wordsAudio
Culture & Travel
¿Por qué el panadero de Chiloé hace pan con forma de barco?
A16 words to learn164 wordsAudio
History
¿Quién robó el botón de la casaca de Bolívar?
A16 words to learn229 wordsAudio
Daily Life
El Equipaje Equivocado
A simple train trip turns into a mystery when Álex grabs the wrong black suitcase. His important belongings are gone, and a stranger's bag holds an unexpected clue.
A15 words to learn110 wordsAudio
Mystery & Crime
El Enigma del Apartamento 4B
A woman comes home to find her beloved cat missing. Her frantic search of the apartment reveals nothing, but a strange clue just outside her door deepens the mystery.
A15 words to learn113 wordsAudio
Food & Cuisine
El Dulce Secreto de Elena
An office worker with a passion for cooking discovers her grandmother's old recipe book, which holds the key to a mysterious dessert with a very strange secret ingredient.
A15 words to learn117 wordsAudio
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Sports
La Carrera de Mi Vida
When Leo feels lost, he makes a bold decision to run a marathon, but his first attempt reveals a challenge he never expected. A chance encounter might change everything.
A15 words to learn123 wordsAudio
Daily Life
Un Café y un Libro
A quiet afternoon, a good book, and a warm cup of coffee. Follow Carlos during his perfect, simple routine at his favorite café.
A15 words to learn97 wordsAudio
Culture & Travel
¿Por qué mi abuela usa un rebozo en el mercado? Un día de colores y tradición en México
A young person visits a bustling market in Mexico with their grandmother and discovers the beauty and utility of a traditional garment called a rebozo. It's a colorful story about family, tradition, and everyday life.
A15 words to learn113 wordsAudio
Culture & Travel
El Quetzal de Guatemala
Discover the Quetzal, the beautiful national bird of Guatemala. Learn why this vibrant animal with a very long tail is a powerful symbol of liberty.
A15 words to learn114 wordsAudio
Daily Life
¿Por qué mi abuela siempre canta mientras cocina? Un día en su cocina española.
A grandchild discovers the secret ingredient that makes their grandmother's Spanish cooking so special, and it's not what you think. It's a story about family, tradition, and the simple joys of a shared meal.
A15 words to learn121 wordsAudio
Mystery & Crime
El misterio del billete de 500 pesos: ¿Quién es el hombre con el sombrero?
A mysterious man with a hat appears on Mexico's 500 peso bill. But who is he, and why is he considered a national hero?
A15 words to learn122 wordsAudio
History
¿Quién es el Cid Campeador? La historia de mi primera estatua favorita en Burgos
Discover the story of Spain's legendary hero, El Cid Campeador, through the eyes of a child visiting the grand statue in his honor in the city of Burgos.
A15 words to learn123 wordsAudio
Myths & Legends
¿Por qué mi cactus habla solo en la noche? Un secreto del desierto de Atacama
In the silent nights of the Atacama Desert, a small cactus holds an ancient secret. It whispers stories of the past, but only a few know how to listen.
A15 words to learn124 wordsAudio
Culture & Travel
La Tomatina de Buñol: Una Fiesta Roja y Divertida
Discover the story of Spain's messiest and most fun festival.
A15 words to learn124 wordsAudio
Culture & Travel
Un viaje en el Teleférico de La Paz: ¿Cómo es una ciudad en las nubes?
Travel to La Paz, Bolivia, the highest capital city in the world, and see its incredible views from a cable car floating high above the streets. What does a city in the clouds look like?
A15 words to learn124 wordsAudio
Wildlife
¿Por qué mi capibara solo quiere tomar mate? Un día en los Esteros del Iberá
A friendly capybara in Argentina has a strange new habit. What happens when it discovers the favorite drink of the locals?
A15 words to learn125 wordsAudio
Music & Arts
Mi primera vez escuchando cumbia: ¿Cómo me hizo bailar un ritmo colombiano?
A traveler in Colombia hears a new, exciting rhythm at a party. Discover cumbia music and see if its happy beat can make anyone get up and dance.
A15 words to learn126 wordsAudio
Myths & Legends
¿Por qué el fantasma de mi casa solo come patatas bravas? Un misterio en la cocina
A mysterious ghost lives in the kitchen, but it only has one strange craving. Can you solve the mystery of the ghost who only eats patatas bravas?
A15 words to learn130 wordsAudio
History
¿Por qué el rey Carlos III es el 'Rey Alcalde' de Madrid? Un paseo por sus estatuas
Why is a Spanish king known as the best mayor of Madrid? Take a walk through the city and discover the incredible legacy of Carlos III.
A15 words to learn131 wordsAudio
Daily Life
La llave olvidada en el buzón de la calle Olmedo
A15 words to learn131 wordsAudio
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My Little Garden
A story about a person taking care of the flowers in their small garden.
Making a Pizza
A story about a person making a delicious pizza.
My First Bicycle
A story about a person getting their first bicycle.
The Magic Paintbrush
A story about a boy with a special paintbrush.
A Trip to the Zoo
A story about a girl named Ana visiting the zoo.
The King's Old Map
A story about a king who has an old map that shows a treasure.
The Big Race
A story about two friends, one fast and one slow, in a big race.
A Robot's Morning
A story about a robot's simple morning routine.
A1 Spanish with English
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A quiet afternoon, a good book, and a warm cup of coffee. Follow Carlos during his perfect, simple routine at his favorite café.
El Equipaje Equivocado
A simple train trip turns into a mystery when Álex grabs the wrong black suitcase. His important belongings are gone, and a stranger's bag holds an unexpected clue.
El Enigma del Apartamento 4B
A woman comes home to find her beloved cat missing. Her frantic search of the apartment reveals nothing, but a strange clue just outside her door deepens the mystery.
¿Por qué mi abuela usa un rebozo en el mercado? Un día de colores y tradición en México
A young person visits a bustling market in Mexico with their grandmother and discovers the beauty and utility of a traditional garment called a rebozo. It's a colorful story about family, tradition, and everyday life.
El Quetzal de Guatemala
Discover the Quetzal, the beautiful national bird of Guatemala. Learn why this vibrant animal with a very long tail is a powerful symbol of liberty.
El Dulce Secreto de Elena
An office worker with a passion for cooking discovers her grandmother's old recipe book, which holds the key to a mysterious dessert with a very strange secret ingredient.
El Secreto del Jardín
A brother and sister discover an old map in an ancient book, leading them to a mystery in their garden.
Mi Primera Clase de Salsa
It's your first salsa class! The music is fast and you're a little nervous, but with a friendly teacher and a few fun mistakes, you might just fall in love with dancing.
A2 Spanish with English
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La Aventura del Camino de Santiago
Alex decides to walk the famous Camino de Santiago, a historic pilgrimage across Spain. Follow his journey as he meets new friends and discovers the beautiful Spanish countryside.
Un Día en las Islas Galápagos: Encuentro con las Tortugas Gigantes
Explore the magical Galápagos Islands and come face to face with its most famous residents. Discover the world of the giant tortoises in this unforgettable journey.
Un Paseo en Trajinera por Xochimilco
Discover the vibrant canals of Xochimilco on a traditional trajinera. Join Ana and Carlos as they float through a world of music, food, and floating gardens.
Las Líneas de Nazca: Un Misterio en el Desierto
Discover the giant, mysterious figures drawn in the Peruvian desert centuries ago. Who made them, and why can they only be seen from the sky?
Una Aventura Culinaria: Las Tapas de Sevilla
Two friends explore the vibrant streets of Seville, discovering the delicious world of tapas for the first time. Join them on their tasty culinary adventure!
Gaudí y el Sueño de la Sagrada Familia
Discover the story of Antoni Gaudí, a visionary architect with a unique dream. Learn how he dedicated his life to building Barcelona's most famous and unfinished masterpiece.
Frida Kahlo: Un Retrato de Dolor y Color
Discover the life of one of Mexico's most famous artists, Frida Kahlo. Learn how she turned her pain into beautiful and powerful paintings full of vibrant color.
Las Fallas de Valencia: Fuego y Arte en la Ciudad
Experience the unique festival of Las Fallas in Valencia through the eyes of a traveler named Leo. Discover a city filled with giant statues, loud fireworks, and a spectacular fiery finale.
B1 Spanish with English
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¿Por qué el fantasma de un pirata protege la receta secreta del pisco sour en un bar de Lima?
In a historic bar in Lima, the ghost of a fearsome pirate is said to guard the world's best pisco sour recipe. But is the legend true, and why would a pirate care so much about a cocktail?
Un Viaje por la Carretera Austral: Aventura en la Patagonia Chilena
Two friends embark on an epic road trip through Chilean Patagonia, but their adventure takes an unexpected turn when they face a problem in the middle of nowhere. Will they be able to overcome the challenge and continue their journey?
Gabriel García Márquez y el Nacimiento del Realismo Mágico
Discover how a young Colombian writer, inspired by his grandmother's fantastical tales, created a new literary genre that would change the world forever. This is the story of Gabriel García Márquez and the birth of Magical Realism.
Un Viaje en el Tiempo: Las Ruinas Mayas de Tikal
Two siblings explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal in Guatemala, with one bored until a magical sunset changes everything.
¿Cómo un jaguar en peligro de extinción guió a los arqueólogos a una ciudad perdida en la selva maya?
An endangered jaguar becomes an unexpected guide for a team of archaeologists, leading them to a forgotten secret hidden deep within the Mayan jungle.
La Operación Jaque: Un Audaz Rescate en la Selva Colombiana
In the depths of the Colombian jungle, a group of hostages has lost all hope, until a secret and brilliant plan is put into motion to trick their captors and achieve the impossible. This is the story of Operation Jaque, one of the most audacious rescue missions in modern history.
La entrevista de trabajo más extraña: ¿Cómo conseguí empleo en las Minas de Potosí?
A desperate search for work leads to a job interview deep inside Bolivia's famous Potosí mines, where the real test has nothing to do with resumes or questions. To get the job, he'll have to prove he has what it takes to survive underground.
La Noche de los Muertos: Celebrando en Oaxaca
An American student travels to Oaxaca to celebrate the Day of the Dead in honor of his grandmother. When he loses her cherished necklace, he must race against time through the vibrant, crowded streets to find it before the night's final celebration.
B2 Spanish with English
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El Desafío del Aconcagua: La Lucha por la Cumbre de América
An experienced mountaineer confronts his ultimate challenge on the perilous slopes of Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas. As the weather turns against him, he must rely on every ounce of his strength and resolve to reach the summit and return safely.
¿Cómo se organiza un 'castell' humano de diez pisos? La física y la psicología detrás de la tradición catalana
Discover the incredible mix of physics, psychology, and tradition required to build a ten-story human tower.
El Flamenco: Pasión y Duende en Andalucía
A young guitarist in Andalusia struggles to find the elusive spirit of flamenco, known as "duende," under the watchful eye of his legendary grandfather. Can he connect with the soul of the music before his most important performance is over?
El Cruce de los Andes: La Gesta Libertadora de San Martín
In the heart of the South American independence wars, General San Martín undertook an epic and seemingly impossible journey. Could his army conquer the colossal Andes mountains to liberate a nation?
Sobreviviendo a la 'Ruta de la Muerte': ¿Cómo se convirtió el Camino a los Yungas en una atracción turística?
Once the most dangerous road in the world, Bolivia's "Death Road" has transformed into a bucket-list adventure for thrill-seekers. Discover the story of how this treacherous mountain path went from a daily nightmare for locals to an iconic tourist attraction.
¿Puede una receta de mole cambiar el destino de una familia? El legado de las monjas de Santa Rosa en Puebla
A family on the brink of losing everything discovers that their destiny might just be tied to an ancient mole recipe, a secret legacy passed down from the legendary nuns of Puebla. Can the complex flavors of the past save their future?
El juicio de la Inquisición contra una hechicera de Zugarramurdi: ¿Cómo defendió su inocencia usando la botánica local?
In 17th-century Zugarramurdi, a woman accused of witchcraft stands before the dreaded Inquisition. To save her life, she must use her profound knowledge of local botany to dismantle their superstitious claims, one plant at a time.
El Ritual del Mate: Más que una Bebida, una Tradición de Amistad
Discover the secrets of the mate ritual in Argentina, where a simple gourd of tea becomes a powerful symbol of community and connection, as a traveler experiences it for the first time.
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Spanish stories with English translation FAQ
Do these Spanish stories have a English translation?
Yes. Every story shows the full Spanish text, and you can tap any word for its English meaning. The reader is built for English speakers learning Spanish.
Is it better to read with or without translation?
Both have a place. Reading with tap-to-translate keeps you moving through real Spanish without frustration; over time you check the translation less and read more directly. Graded levels make that progression smooth.
Are the translated stories free?
Yes. Reading the stories with tap-to-translate is free, with no sign-up. The Inklingo app adds saved words, spaced-repetition review, and progress tracking.
Do the stories have audio too?
Yes. Most stories include native-speaker audio, so you can read the Spanish, check the meaning, and hear correct pronunciation all in one place.