Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Marco Rubio says economic sanctions are working and major combat operations against Iran are not necessary, while the US also charges three alleged Iranian operatives. Also: Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC plans to invest up to $1 billion in OpenAI and Anthropic, raising questions about confidence and real demand in the AI market.

Hoy: Rubio defiende las sanciones contra Irán · TSMC invierte en OpenAI y Anthropic.

Today’s Spanish focus: tendría, would have = would have. Vocabulary: la fábrica (factory), el proveedor (supplier), la demanda (demand).

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Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: U.S. prices rose 0.4% in October, while inflation continued to grow faster than wages and strain households. Also: After heavy rains flooded tents in Gaza, the Board of Peace called Israel's humanitarian response insufficient and urged faster aid deliveries.

Hoy: Los precios subieron un 0,4% en octubre · La respuesta sigue siendo insuficiente en Gaza.

Today’s Spanish focus: después de que + subjuntivo = after + subjunctive. Vocabulary: la restricción (restriction), el retraso (delay), el fondo (fund).

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Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Ukraine, Russia, and the United States return to trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi, with territory and postwar security still unresolved. Also: Saudi Arabia reports a limited fire after another attack on its East-West oil pipeline, but operations continue.

Hoy: Nuevas conversaciones de paz sobre Ucrania · Nuevo ataque contra un oleoducto saudí.

Today’s Spanish focus: aunque + indicativo = although/even though + indicative. Vocabulary: el oleoducto (oil pipeline), el estrecho (strait), el suministro (supply).

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Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: The US creates Task Force Iron Gate to extend its naval blockade to Iran's overland trade routes, while Iran dismisses the initiative as word play. Also: A series of cyberattacks overheats refrigerators across Europe, robs a cryptocurrency exchange of $6.3 billion, and sends a fake nuclear alert in Ukraine.

Hoy: Estados Unidos crea la Task Force Iron Gate · Ciberataques afectan frigoríficos y criptomonedas.

Today’s Spanish focus: podría haber = could have. Vocabulary: fallo (technical flaw or failure), vulnerabilidad (vulnerability), precaución (precaution).

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Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

Sunday special: two stories from the Spanish-speaking world from the past week.

In this episode: Quintonil in Mexico City was named Latin America's best restaurant and the world's fourth best during the past week. Also: Researchers in Concepción, Chile, are developing large earthquake simulators to test how buildings withstand earthquakes and tsunamis.

Today’s Spanish focus: que = that or which. Vocabulary: La estructura (structure), El daño (damage), La maqueta (scale model).

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Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Democrats secure control of the U.S. Senate with at least 54 seats, while races in Mississippi and Alaska remain unresolved. Also: Ukrainian, Russian, and American delegations will meet in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11, with cautious hope for future talks between Zelenskyy and Putin.

Hoy: Los demócratas controlarán el Senado · Conversaciones trilaterales en Abu Dabi.

Today’s Spanish focus: mientras + presente = while + present tense. Vocabulary: la delegación (delegation), la garantía (guarantee), el acuerdo (agreement).

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Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Ships continue facing attacks in the Persian Gulf as oil prices recover slightly. Oman is discussing joint traffic control with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran and Russia. Also: Canada's new federal budget adds C$142 billion in spending over five years, including C$11.2 billion to combat homelessness and measures to strengthen economic and cultural.

Hoy: Ataques contra barcos y petróleo al alza · Canadá aumenta el gasto en vivienda y soberanía.

Today’s Spanish focus: dijo que = said that. Vocabulary: la vivienda (housing or dwelling), el hogar (home or household), el plazo (time limit or deadline).

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Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Democrats win control of both chambers of Congress, raising uncertainty about Trump's final two years and the global economy. Also: Ukraine raises the death toll from a Russian attack on an aid centre in Komyshuvakha to 40, while more than 30 people may remain under the rubble.

Hoy: Trump pierde el control del Congreso · Aumenta a 40 la cifra de muertos.

Today’s Spanish focus: fue atacado = was attacked. Vocabulary: El refugio (shelter), Los escombros (rubble), La búsqueda (search).

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