Quiroga's Horror Stories – Easy Spanish B1
Tres cuentos de miedo de Horacio Quiroga en español fácil, con glosario español–inglés, preguntas y soluciones.
- 3 cuentos de Quiroga adaptados a nivel B1
- Glosario español–inglés y palabras marcadas en el texto
- 9 preguntas de comprensión con soluciones
- PDF de 16 páginas, tamaño A5
Description
Three horror stories by Horacio Quiroga, the great master of the Latin American short story, retold in easy Spanish (CEFR level B1). A pillow that hides a secret, a snake in the jungle and some dogs that can see Death. Each story is a quick read.
The stories are in Spanish — that's the point. Everything you need to understand them is explained in English.
What's inside
- 3 stories: El almohadón de plumas (The Feather Pillow) · A la deriva (Drifting) · La insolación (Sunstroke)
- Spanish–English glossary for every story, with the key words highlighted in the text
- 9 comprehension questions with an answer key at the end
- A discussion question for each story (great for class or a language exchange)
- Introduction: who Quiroga was and the Misiones jungle
- 16-page PDF, A5 size, careful design
Who it's for
Intermediate (B1) learners of Spanish, teachers looking for class readers, and anyone who loves a good scary story.
Delivery
Digital product (PDF). You download it instantly after purchase. Nothing is shipped.
👉 Want more? Get all 3 books in the collection with the “Classics in Easy Spanish” bundle for €12.95.
The original stories (1917) are in the public domain. This edition is a simplified adaptation.
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Classroom use
You can use your copy with your students in class. For group or school licenses, email us.
Read the first lines
Así es el comienzo del libro. Las palabras en negrita están explicadas en el glosario español–inglés.
El almohadón de plumas
Alicia y Jordán se casaron en abril. Ella era rubia, dulce y tímida. Él era un hombre serio y frío, que la quería mucho, pero casi nunca lo demostraba.
Vivían en una casa grande y silenciosa. Las paredes eran blancas, el suelo era de mármol y hacía frío en todas las habitaciones, incluso en verano.
En otoño, Alicia empezó a adelgazar. Estaba pálida y cansada. Al día siguiente de un paseo por el jardín, Alicia no se levantó de la cama. Su cabeza descansaba siempre sobre el almohadón de plumas, cada vez más blanca, cada vez más hundida…
mármol marble · adelgazar to lose weight · pálido pale · almohadón pillow · pluma feather · hundido sunken
FAQ
How do I get the book?
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What level of Spanish do I need?
This book is B1 (intermediate). If you can follow simple conversations and read short texts, you’ll enjoy it with the help of the glossary.
Which devices can I read it on?
On your phone, tablet, computer or any PDF-compatible e-reader. You can also print it for personal use.
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