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EPISODE · Dec 27, 2025 · 15 MIN

From Screens to Sultans: The Pérez Family's Time-Travel Tale

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Fluent Fiction - Spanish: From Screens to Sultans: The Pérez Family's Time-Travel Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-12-27-08-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: El viento frío sopla suavemente mientras la familia Pérez camina por los senderos de la Alhambra en Granada.En: The cold wind blows gently as the familia Pérez walks along the paths of the Alhambra in Granada.Es: Es invierno, y los árboles a su alrededor se mecen bajo el cielo azul claro.En: It's winter, and the trees around them sway under the clear blue sky.Es: Rafael lidera el pequeño grupo, su entusiasmo por la historia se siente en cada paso.En: Rafael leads the small group, his enthusiasm for history evident in every step.Es: "Miren esta maravilla," dice Rafael, señalando las antiguas torres con emoción.En: "Look at this wonder," says Rafael, pointing to the ancient towers with excitement.Es: "Aquí vive la historia, y tiene mucho que contarnos."En: "History lives here, and it has so much to tell us."Es: Isidora, su hija, está distraída, sin apartar la vista de su teléfono.En: Isidora, his daughter, is distracted, not taking her eyes off her phone.Es: "Papá, ya he visto todo esto en internet," dice con desinterés.En: "Dad, I've already seen all this on the internet," she says disinterestedly.Es: Mauricio, el hermano mayor, intenta mediar.En: Mauricio, the older brother, tries to mediate.Es: "Vamos, Isi, dale una oportunidad.En: "Come on, Isi, give it a chance.Es: Puede ser interesante."En: It might be interesting."Es: Rafael decide cambiar de estrategia.En: Rafael decides to change his strategy.Es: Mientras entran en el Salón de los Embajadores, su voz se pone más baja y enigmática.En: As they enter the Hall of the Ambassadors, his voice becomes softer and more enigmatic.Es: Comienza a contar una historia que mezcla el pasado del palacio con el presente.En: He begins to tell a story that mixes the palace's past with the present.Es: "Este salón," explica Rafael, "era donde se reunían los sultanes.En: "This hall," explains Rafael, "was where the sultans would meet.Es: Pero imaginen, ahora, una reunión como las que ustedes harían por Zoom en casa.En: But imagine, now, a meeting like those you would have on Zoom at home.Es: Era el lugar de decisiones importantes, como el despacho de un CEO moderno que deciden el futuro de la empresa."En: It was the place for important decisions, like the office of a modern CEO deciding the company's future."Es: Isidora alza la mirada, intrigada.En: Isidora looks up, intrigued.Es: Se imagina sultanes con modernos trajes en lugar de túnicas, hablando por teléfono y consultando tabletas con mapas digitales.En: She imagines sultans in modern suits instead of robes, talking on the phone and consulting tablets with digital maps.Es: Rafael continúa, describiendo la belleza de las paredes decoradas con azulejos y los techos altos.En: Rafael continues, describing the beauty of the walls decorated with tiles and the high ceilings.Es: Habla de sueños y leyendas en cada rincón, conectado con las realidades actuales.En: He speaks of dreams and legends in every corner, connected with current realities.Es: Finalmente, la luz del sol poniente baña el salón con tonos dorados.En: Finally, the setting sun bathes the hall in golden tones.Es: Isidora guarda su teléfono y observa a su alrededor con nuevos ojos.En: Isidora puts away her phone and looks around with new eyes.Es: "Papá, esto es más bonito de lo que pensé," admite.En: "Dad, this is more beautiful than I thought," she admits.Es: Mauricio sonríe, satisfecho de ver a su hermana participando.En: Mauricio smiles, pleased to see his sister participating.Es: "Siempre supe que el arte y la historia tenían su magia," comenta.En: "I always knew that art and history had their magic," he comments.Es: El tiempo pasa rápidamente, y los Pérez sienten la conexión no solo con la Alhambra, sino entre ellos mismos.En: Time passes quickly, and the Pérez family feels the connection not only with the Alhambra but also with each other.Es: Rafael ha conseguido no solo transmitir su pasión por la historia, sino también crear un recuerdo especial.En: Rafael has managed not only to convey his passion for history but also to create a special memory.Es: Al salir del palacio, Isidora toma la mano de su padre.En: As they leave the palace, Isidora takes her father's hand.Es: "Gracias, papá.En: "Thank you, Dad.Es: Gracias por mostrarnos esto."En: Thank you for showing us this."Es: Rafael, conmovido, comprende la importancia de adaptar sus historias para llegar a sus hijos.En: Rafael, moved, understands the importance of adapting his stories to reach his children.Es: Mientras caminan hacia la salida, la familia se siente más unida que nunca, compartiendo risas y promesas de más aventuras juntos.En: As they walk towards the exit, the family feels more united than ever, sharing laughs and promises of more adventures together.Es: Allí, en la tranquilidad del invierno en la Alhambra, han creado una memoria que durará para siempre.En: There, in the winter tranquility of the Alhambra, they have created a memory that will last forever. Vocabulary Words:the path: el senderothe tower: la torreto sway: mecerenthusiasm: entusiasmoto lead: liderarwonder: maravillaancient: antiguodistracted: distraídodisinterestedly: con desinterésstrategy: estrategiaenigmatic: enigmáticothe hall: el salónthe sultan: el sultánto consult: consultarthe tile: el azulejoto decorate: decorarthe ceiling: el techolegend: leyendathe corner: el rincóncurrent: actualto bathe: bañarthe setting sun: el sol ponienteto convey: transmitirmemory: memoriamoved: conmovidoto adapt: adaptarreality: realidadto participate: participarpromise: promesathe tranquility: la tranquilidad

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Fluent Fiction - Spanish : From Screens to Sultans: The Pérez Family's Time-Travel Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-12-27-08-38-20-es Story Transcript: Es: El viento frío sopla suavemente mientras la familia Pérez camina por los senderos de la Alhambra en Granada. En: The cold wind blows gently as the familia Pérez walks along the paths of the Alhambra in Granada. Es: Es invierno, y los árboles a su alrededor se mecen bajo el cielo azul claro. En: It's winter, and the trees around them sway under the clear blue sky. Es: Rafael lidera el pequeño grupo, su entusiasmo por la historia se siente en cada paso. En: Rafael leads the small group, his enthusiasm for history evident in every step. Es: "Miren esta maravilla," dice Rafael, señalando las antiguas torres con emoción. En: "Look at this wonder," says Rafael, pointing to the ancient towers with excitement. Es: "Aquí vive la historia, y tiene mucho que contarnos." En: "History lives here, and it has so much to tell us." Es: Isidora, su hija, está distraída, sin apartar la vista de su teléfono. En: Isidora, his daughter, is distracted, not taking her eyes off her phone. Es: "Papá, ya he visto todo esto en internet," dice con desinterés. En: "Dad, I've already seen all this on the internet," she says disinterestedly. Es: Mauricio, el hermano mayor, intenta mediar. En: Mauricio, the older brother, tries to mediate. Es: "Vamos, Isi, dale una oportunidad. En: "Come on, Isi, give it a chance. Es: Puede ser interesante." En: It might be interesting." Es: Rafael decide cambiar de estrategia. En: Rafael decides to change his strategy. Es: Mientras entran en el Salón de los Embajadores, su voz se pone más baja y enigmática. En: As they enter the Hall of the Ambassadors, his voice becomes softer and more enigmatic. Es: Comienza a contar una historia que mezcla el pasado del palacio con el presente. En: He begins to tell a story that mixes the palace's past with the present. Es: "Este salón," explica Rafael, "era donde se reunían los sultanes. En: "This hall," explains Rafael, "was where the sultans would meet. Es: Pero imaginen, ahora, una reunión como las que ustedes harían por Zoom en casa. En: But imagine, now, a meeting like those you would have on Zoom at home. Es: Era el lugar de decisiones importantes, como el despacho de un CEO moderno que deciden el futuro de la empresa." En: It was the place for important decisions, like the office of a modern CEO deciding the company's future." Es: Isidora alza la mirada, intrigada. En: Isidora looks up, intrigued. Es: Se imagina sultanes con modernos trajes en lugar de túnicas, hablando por teléfono y consultando tabletas con mapas digitales. En: She imagines sultans in modern suits instead of robes, talking on the phone and consulting tablets with digital maps. Es: Rafael continúa, describiendo la belleza de las paredes decoradas con azulejos y los techos altos. En: Rafael continues, describing the beauty of the walls decorated with tiles and the high ceilings. Es: Habla de sueños y leyendas en cada rincón, conectado con las realidades actuales. En: He speaks of dreams and legends in every corner, connected with current realities. Es: Finalmente, la luz del sol poniente baña el salón con tonos dorados. En: Finally, the setting sun bathes the hall in golden tones. Es: Isidora guarda su teléfono y observa a su alrededor con nuevos ojos. En: Isidora puts away her phone and...

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