Spanish story library
Short Spanish stories you can read on Read Leo, with the English under each phrase.
Beginner
El Café de la Mañana
The Morning Coffee
A peaceful morning routine with María and her beloved coffee ritual.
En el Mercado
At the Market
Practice shopping vocabulary with the most common words. Features: querer, necesitar, costar, dar, poner, mucho, poco, más, menos.
Mi Día Normal
My Normal Day
Learn the most common verbs through a simple daily routine. Features: ser, estar, tener, hacer, ir, querer, poder.
La Tienda de Frutas
The Fruit Shop
Meet Mr. García and his beloved neighborhood fruit shop.
El Perro en el Parque
The Dog in the Park
Follow Pedro and his dog Bruno on their daily park adventures.
Conocer a Alguien
Meeting Someone
Essential conversation phrases for meeting people. Features: llamarse, ser, estar, vivir, trabajar, gustar, hablar.
El nuevo vecino
The New Neighbor
An American who just moved in learns Spanish through the warm welcome of his new neighbors.
Miguel está perdido
Miguel Is Lost
An American gets lost in Mexico City on his way to meet his girlfriend's family for lunch.
El partido de los amigos
The Friends' Match
Three old friends reunite at their favorite bar to watch Mexico play Argentina, with beer, bets, and one unforgettable final minute.
Café y un poco de español
Coffee and a Little Spanish
A nervous young man practices his Spanish to win the heart of a barista, and their first date is full of laughter.
La Botella Perfecta
The Perfect Bottle
A nervous young woman searches for the perfect bottle of wine to bring to a friend's dinner party.
Las Amigas en la Taquería
The Friends at the Taco Shop
Two friends visit a taco shop but cannot decide what to order because everything looks delicious.
La mesa de siempre
The Usual Table
Four old college friends meet for beer and football, until one empty chair changes everything.
Intermediate
El Carpintero
The Carpenter
An experienced carpenter arrives to renovate a nervous homeowner's kitchen, and his calm patience turns her worry into trust.
El día de la gran reunión
The Day of the Big Reunion
A nervous young man meets his girlfriend's huge family at a backyard barbecue full of food, music, and surprises.
El Mercado
The Market
A Mexican grandmother reconnects her American grandson to his roots through a lively morning at the Mexican market.
El Parque de Perros
The Dog Park
A man and his golden retriever discover that an evening trip to the dog park brings more than just exercise.
El Viaje en Tren
The Train Journey
Ana takes a scenic train ride through the Spanish countryside.
El último jefe
The Final Boss
Two young brothers spend an entire night taking turns to defeat the final boss of their favorite RPG.
Hinchas por un día
Fans for a Day
An American arrives early to a World Cup watch party and ends up adopted by a rowdy group of Colombian fans.
La caja de fotos
The Box of Photos
A father opens an old box of photographs and shares one beloved memory of each family member with his curious daughter.
La Receta de la Abuela
Grandmother's Recipe
Learn to cook a traditional Spanish dish with grandmother.
Una aventura en el supermercado
An Adventure at the Supermarket
A mother and her young son explore a supermarket and discover new foods while shopping for the family dinner.
Advanced
El Primer Día de Trabajo
The First Day of Work
Carlos navigates the excitement and nerves of starting a new job.