Spanish Short Stories

This collection of free Spanish short stories for beginners and intermediates is designed to help you learn Spanish in a simple, easy and enjoyable way. All stories are divided by CEFR level (A1 to B2), so whether you’re just starting out or already at an intermediate stage, you’ll find the perfect Spanish short story to practice reading, build vocabulary, and improve your Spanish skills.

How these stories build your Spanish skills

Each story combines natural dialogue with essential vocabulary and comes with 3 practice activities: vocabulary flashcards, quizzes, and writing exercises.

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Man and woman sitting across from each other working on laptops, from the A2 Spanish short story 'Un Amor Sin Palabras'.
A2

Un Amor Sin Palabras

Abel has loved Fernanda for years. But when she shares life-changing news, he must ask himself: is it finally time to speak, or stay silent?

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April 15, 2025
Mexican waiter in traditional attire holding a covered dish, from the A1 Spanish short story 'Un Poco Picante'.
A1

Un Poco Picante

Roberto orders a spicy chile dish that will be free if he can finish it. But what does "poco picante" really mean in a Mexican restaurant?

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April 4, 2025
Photographer wearing a beret and striped shirt taking a picture, from the B1 Spanish short story 'Salvando la Tradición'.
B1

Salvando La Tradición

Miguel visits one of the biggest Spanish horse fairs as a photographer. What he doesn’t expect is to be moved in a way no photo can capture.

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April 17, 2025
Man and woman sitting next to each other on a plane, from the A2 Spanish short story 'Asientos Inesperados'.
A2

Asientos Inesperados

Elena finds her ex-husband in the seat next to hers on a flight to Barcelona. After years apart, can they survive hours of forced proximity?

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April 7, 2025
Older woman holding a plane ticket and suitcase, from the A2 Spanish short story 'Vacaciones No Planeadas'.
A2

Vacaciones No Planeadas

Carmen overcomes her fear of flying and leaves Spain to visit her son in the U.S.A. But when she lands, something feels very wrong…

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April 23, 2025
Illustration of a young woman with a bag, from the A1 Spanish short story 'Mi Nuevo Barrio'.
A1

Mi Nuevo Barrio

Ana recently moved to Madrid and decides to explore around Plaza Mayor, discovering her new neighborhood.

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March 31, 2024
Two boys in festival clothes holding tomatoes, from the A2 Spanish short story 'La Tomatina'.
A2

La Tomatina

Two brothers go to Spain's wildest tomato fight. As thousands of tomatoes fly through the air, will they regret joining “La Tomatina”?

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April 15, 2025
Man thinking with two images in mind: a woman driving with a man and a house for sale, from the B2 story 'Mateo y La Novia So
B2

Mateo y La Novia Sospechosa

Days before her wedding, Sara suspects her fiancé is cheating. Desperate for answers, she turns to Mateo. Can he uncover the truth in time?

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April 21, 2025
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