{"id":143813,"date":"2024-03-12T09:41:21","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T13:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/spanish-audiobooks\/"},"modified":"2025-02-27T19:01:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T00:01:30","slug":"spanish-audiobooks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/spanish\/spanish-audiobooks\/","title":{"rendered":"22 Best Spanish Audiobooks for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spanish audiobooks are excellent choices for studying Spanish. They immerse you in authentic pronunciation, enrich your vocabulary and strengthen your listening comprehension\u2014all while fitting into your daily routine. And not only can you practice your Spanish skills, but you can also listen to a book that catches your interest.<\/p>\n

Below we’ll introduce you to our top picks for all skill levels, along with tips to maximize your audiobook learning experience.<\/p>\n

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Audiobooks for Learning Spanish<\/h2>\n

If you’re looking for audiobooks specifically to learn Spanish, check these options out.\u00a0<\/p>\n

1. “Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners”\"Short<\/a><\/h3>\n

This Spanish audiobook is by popular polyglot and language teacher Olly Richards. You even have the option of downloading the PDF to help you with your listening.<\/p>\n

The great thing about this book is that once you’re finished with this one, you can move on to the next level. Check out the next book in the series “Short Stories in Spanish for Intermediate Learners.”<\/a><\/p>\n

2. “Learn Spanish with Paul Noble for Beginners”\"Learn<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

This one is not technically an audiobook, but it’s the highest-rated item in the Spanish-learning section on Audible so it’s worth checking out!<\/p>\n

Paul Noble is famous for his no-pressure audio-based instruction method and this course in particular contains over 13 hours of material.<\/p>\n

Once again, if you’re already at a higher level or have worked your way up, you can check out the next audio bundle in the series “Next Steps in Spanish with Paul Noble for Intermediate Learners.”<\/a><\/p>\n

3. “Learn Spanish: How To Speak Conversational Spanish Like a MF”\"Learn<\/a><\/h3>\n

This is a comprehensive audiobook containing over 22 hours of material. As the title suggests, this book prioritizes speaking skills and practical application above all else.<\/p>\n

This is also the “Adult Only” version so you can even learn some spicy language\u2014in other words, Spanish as it’s used by native speakers, curse words and all! If you want to forget the dry and boring learning approach, try this one out.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The author of this one, Patrick Jackson, is a prolific writer for Spanish learners and there are tons of audiobooks available by him so make sure you check out his other books<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Spanish Audiobooks for Beginners<\/h2>\n

Once you’ve gotten a grasp of the language you can move on to these audiobooks in Spanish for native speakers. Choose according to your level to make the most of it!<\/p>\n

4. “Simplemente Dar\u00edo”<\/em><\/a>\"spanish-audiobooks\"<\/em><\/h3>\n

“Simplemente Dar\u00edo” <\/em>(“Simply Dario”)\u00a0is composed of poems by Rub\u00e9n Dar\u00edo, a popular Nicaraguan poet who wrote in the late 1800s and early 1900s.<\/p>\n

Beginning students will benefit from listening to these poems because they’re brief, easy to listen to and use common vocabulary.<\/p>\n

5. “La Edad de Oro”<\/a>\"spanish-audiobooks\"<\/em><\/h3>\n

“La edad de oro,”<\/em>\u00a0(“The Golden Age”) is a collection of short children’s stories by Jos\u00e9 Mart\u00ed, a Cuban national hero.<\/p>\n

Since these stories are written for children, the vocabulary isn’t too advanced. Plus, the lengths vary from one minute to just over an hour, so there’s a story to fit into any schedule.<\/p>\n

Spanish Audiobooks for Intermediate Learners<\/h2>\n

6.“El Cuervo”<\/a>\"\"<\/em><\/h3>\n

“El Cuervo,”<\/em>\u00a0(“The Raven”) is the Spanish version of Edgar Allen Poe’s famous poem.<\/p>\n

While the vocabulary is more advanced, intermediate students will be able to follow it since the original English-language poem is so well known.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the rhythm makes this poem easy and enjoyable to listen to.<\/p>\n

7. “El Principito”<\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>“El Principito,” <\/em>(“The Little Prince”)\u00a0is the Spanish version of the Antoine de Saint-Exup\u00e9ry classic about a young boy who has fallen to Earth from an asteroid.<\/p>\n

While it’s sometimes classified as a children’s book, its depth makes it more appropriate for adults.<\/p>\n

“El principito”<\/em> is a good option for intermediate Spanish students because it’s novella length\u2014not as long as a full novel, but longer than most children’s stories. Additionally, it uses fairly common words.<\/p>\n

8. “El Maravilloso Mago de Oz”<\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>“El Maravilloso Mago de Oz,” <\/em>is\u00a0the Spanish version of the L. Frank Baum classic “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.”<\/p>\n

If you aren’t familiar with the tale, it’s about a girl who travels via tornado to a magical land.\u00a0You’ll also get a ready supply of some fairly magical words, which everyone needs.<\/p>\n

This is a good choice for intermediate Spanish learners because it’s a full novel with some less common vocabulary, but the familiarity of the tale will make it easy to follow.\u00a0<\/p>\n

9.“Sherlock Holmes: Esc\u00e1ndalo en Bohemia”<\/a>\"spanish<\/em><\/h3>\n

This Spanish version of an Arthur Conan Doyle classic follows Sherlock Holmes as he investigates a blackmail case.<\/p>\n

This Sherlock Holmes tale is good for intermediate learners. It’s a short story, so it isn’t too intimidating.<\/p>\n

Additionally, while the story traditionally has some old-timey words, this version is adapted for children, so it won’t be too challenging for intermediate Spanish students.<\/p>\n

10. “La Lecci\u00f3n de August: Wonder”<\/a>\"spanish<\/em><\/h3>\n

“La Lecci\u00f3n de August: Wonder”\u00a0<\/em>(“Wonder”) is a popular 2012 children’s book by R. J. Palacio.<\/p>\n

It follows a boy with a facial deformity who had previously been home-schooled as he enters a mainstream school.<\/p>\n

Since it’s written for children, it won’t be too difficult for intermediate Spanish students. Plus, it uses standard vocabulary, which will help reinforce words that you’ll hear often.<\/p>\n

11. \u201c1984\u201d<\/a>\"spanish<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The classic novel by George Orwell has recently had a resurgence in popularity.<\/p>\n

The dystopian novel follows Winston Smith, a lowly government worker, as he independently rebels against a tyrannical government.<\/p>\n

The novel\u00a0uses some words that are exclusively for the story, but other than that, it leans on fairly common vocabulary, so it shouldn\u2019t overwhelm Spanish students.<\/p>\n

12. \u201cPlatero y Yo\u201d\"spanish<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u201cPlatero y Yo\u201d <\/em>(\u201cPlatero and I\u201d) was written by acclaimed, Nobel Prize winner Spanish poet Juan Ram\u00f3n Jim\u00e9nez.<\/p>\n

This prose poem follows a loveable donkey (Platero) in whom the speaker confides.<\/p>\n

The language is poetic, so it might be a bit trickier to understand. However, the work is relatively brief and is broken down into shorter chunks, so it should still be approachable for intermediate Spanish students.<\/p>\n

13. \u201cCuentos de Amor, de Locura y de Muerte\u201d<\/a>\"\"<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u201cCuentos de Amor, de Locura y de Muerte\u201d\u00a0<\/em>(\u201cTales of Love, Madness and Death\u201d) is a collection of short stories by Uruguayan playwright Quiroga, whose work influenced the Latin American magic realism movement.<\/p>\n

The short stories contained in this volume cover all sorts of dark topics like drug addiction, greed, insanity, death and more.<\/p>\n

The fact that they are short stories makes this book very approachable for Spanish learners as the content isn’t too overwhelming.<\/p>\n

14. “Las Madres”<\/em>\"Las<\/a><\/h3>\n

This novel by Puerto Rican author Esmeralda Santiago is about several women and their family ties in Puerto Rico and the Bronx.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The language is not overly difficult, but the story is complex and covers themes of family secrets, race, disability and more, with the backdrop of Hurricane Maria in 2017.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The great thing about this one is that there’s an English version available as well or you can get the print version instead to read along.<\/p>\n

Spanish Audiobooks for Advanced Learners<\/h2>\n

15. “El Viento Conoce Mi Nombre”\"El<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n

If you know anything about modern Spanish-language literature, you will have heard about Isabel Allende. The prolific Chilean writer is now in her 80s and she doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon!<\/p>\n

This is her most recent work, the title of which translates to “The Wind Knows My Name.” It’s a historical fiction novel with two intertwining storylines, one from World War II and one in the present day.<\/p>\n

Just like the one above, there’s an English audiobook version available<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n

16. “Don Quijote”<\/a>\"spanish-audiobooks\"<\/h3>\n

This classic novel by Miguel de Cervantes follows an often bumbling knight as he strives to be a hero.<\/p>\n

“Don Quijote” is an ideal choice for advanced Spanish students as it’s a true class that will enhance your cultural knowledge.<\/p>\n

Since it’s from the 1600s, some of the terminology isn’t particularly common anymore, so you’ll need context clues (or a dictionary) to figure out what they mean.<\/p>\n

17. “Lazarillo de Tormes”<\/a>\"spanish-audiobooks\"<\/h3>\n

“Lazarillo de Tormes”\u00a0is an anonymous story from the 1500s that tells the life story of the title character as he interacts with members of various groups in society.<\/p>\n

This book is notable for its introduction to the picaresque novel and portrayal of society in the 1500s. It was banned during the Spanish Inquisition, so it clearly draws attention to some topics that were taboo at the time it was written.<\/p>\n

However, due to its historical nature, much of the vocabulary is more challenging than other books so it’s most appropriate for advanced speakers.<\/p>\n

18. “Moby Dick”<\/a>\"Moby<\/a><\/h3>\n

You’re probably familiar with the Herman Melville classic about a sailor’s obsession with revenge against a whale.\u00a0Due to its relatively complex sentence structures, the work is certainly advanced.<\/p>\n

However, advanced Spanish students will be able to handle it, particularly if they’re already somewhat familiar with the work.<\/p>\n

This is a good way for Spanish students to test their skills to see if they hold up to a more challenging work.<\/p>\n

19. “Como Agua para Chocolate”<\/a>\"spanish<\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n

Laura Esquivel’s “Como Agua para Chocolate” <\/em>(“Like Water for Chocolate”) follows a girl who wishes to marry but instead must care for her mother. It also weaves in magical elements and recipes.<\/p>\n

While “Como agua para chocolate”\u00a0<\/em>uses relatively general, common words, it contains complex sentences, so it’s a great way for advanced students to perfect their grammar skills.<\/p>\n

20.“Los Siete H\u00e1bitos de la Gente Altamente Efectiva”<\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>“Los Siete H\u00e1bitos de la Gente Altamente Efectiva” <\/em>(“The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People”)\u00a0by Stephen R. Covey is extremely popular in the self-help genre.<\/p>\n

If you’re on a huge self-improvement kick, why not multitask by perfecting your Spanish while listening to this classic self-help book that aims to help you achieve your goals?<\/p>\n

The language isn’t too advanced, but the concepts require some thinking, so this is a good option to improve your ability to listen and think in Spanish.<\/p>\n

21. \u201cOrgullo y Prejuicio\u201d<\/a>\"Orgullo<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u201cOrgullo y Prejuicio\u201d<\/em> (\u201cPride and Prejudice\u201d) is the Jane Austen classic that follows Elizabeth Bennet, a spirited young woman, who has hastily judged a potential suitor.<\/p>\n

Over time, their relationship grows in spite of the initial tension. \u201cOrgullo y prejuicio\u201d\u00a0<\/em>is a good choice for Spanish students since the plot will already be familiar to many.<\/p>\n

This makes\u00a0it easier to follow the story even if you miss a few words.<\/p>\n

22. \u201cLos Borgia: Crimen y Pasi\u00f3n\u201d<\/a>\"Piktogramos<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u201cLos Borgia: Crimen y Pasi\u00f3n\u201d\u00a0<\/em>(\u201cThe Borgias: Crime and Passion\u201d) tells the story of the Italian Renaissance noble family with Spanish roots.<\/p>\n

They were suspected of many crimes, engaged in power struggles, made enemies with the famed Medici family and so much more.<\/p>\n

\u201cLos Borgia: Crimen y Pasi\u00f3n\u201d\u00a0<\/em>is a good choice for intermediate to advanced Spanish students. It uses some historical vocabulary that you probably haven\u2019t encountered, but it\u2019s also a nice way to improve your Spanish while learning about history.<\/p>\n

Where to Find More Spanish Audiobooks<\/h2>\n

While we’ve given you some places to start, you can also search for Spanish audiobooks that you would like on your own. Here are some great audiobook resources that will help you find more practice material.<\/p>\n

Audible<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>Audible, one of the most popular sources for audiobooks, offers a nice selection in Spanish. This includes works that are currently popular as well as older texts.<\/p>\n

Audible allows you to purchase individual audiobooks or access their collection with a monthly subscription. However, if you\u2019re not sure this is something you want long term, they also offer a free trial.<\/p>\n

You can also download the Audible app through iTunes<\/a><\/strong> or Google Play<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Audiobooks<\/a>\"spanish<\/a><\/h3>\n

Audiobooks offers over 100,000 audiobooks, including hundreds of Spanish-language options.<\/p>\n

Subscriptions cost $14.95 per month, but they do offer a 30-day free trial. The $14.95 gets you one book a month, but you can purchase additional titles if one isn\u2019t enough.<\/p>\n

The Audiobooks app is available for download on\u00a0iTunes<\/a><\/strong> or Google Play<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Loyal Books\"spanish<\/a><\/h3>\n

Loyal Books offers free public-domain audiobooks in tons of different languages, including over 300 free Spanish-language options.<\/p>\n

The site is very easy to navigate, but you can also download these books and play them from whatever device you like.<\/p>\n

LibriVox<\/a>\"spanish<\/a><\/h3>\n

LibriVox offers free public domain audiobooks read by volunteers and made available for download on their website.<\/p>\n

With over 800 Spanish-language options, you\u2019ll have plenty to choose from. You can listen online or download to your favorite device.<\/p>\n

LibriVox also offers an app through iTunes<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Google Play<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Libro M\u00f3vil\"spanish<\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n

Libro M\u00f3vil <\/em>(Mobile Book)\u00a0is a website dedicated entirely to Spanish-language books and audiobooks. Each book or audiobook requires a one-time purchase.<\/p>\n

Since the website is entirely in Spanish, this is a better option for intermediate and advanced students\u2014the purchasing process could be challenging for beginning students.<\/p>\n

Check out the\u00a0Libro M\u00f3vil<\/em> app on\u00a0iTunes<\/a><\/strong> or Google Play<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Why Listen to Spanish Audiobooks?<\/h2>\n