Spanish Stories for Kids

El partido de Mateo | Mateo's Match

September 12, 2026·9 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Mateo spent months practicing for one tryout. Now it is almost his turn, and all he wants is to go home. He has the excuse ready and a side door to slip out of. Then a voice behind him says his name.A story about fear, first tries, and what being brave actually means.Words to listen for: banca (bench), temblar (to tremble), entrenadora (coach), prueba (tryout), equipo (team).Turn this episode into a Spanish lesson, for your family or yourself:✓ Mi Cuento ($5/mo). One story a week plus transcript, translation, and vocab guide.Join on Patreon: patreon.com/spanishstoriesforkidsHave a story idea? Email us at hello@spanishstoriesforkids.com=== ===Mateo practicó durante meses para una sola prueba. Ahora casi le toca, y lo único que quiere es irse a casa. Tiene la excusa lista y una puerta de costado por donde salir. Entonces una voz detrás de él dice su nombre.Un cuento sobre el miedo, los primeros intentos, y qué es de verdad la valentía.Convierte este episodio en una lección de español, para tu familia o para ti:✓ Mi Cuento ($5/mes). Un cuento nuevo cada semana, más transcripción, traducción y guía de vocabulario.Únete en Patreon: patreon.com/spanishstoriesforkids¿Tienes una idea para un cuento? Escríbenos a hello@spanishstoriesforkids.com

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