probation

a period of time when a person who has been found guilty of a crime is allowed to stay free and be watched by the police or other officials instead of being sent to prison

probación, período de prueba judicial

• be on probation

Collocations be on probation for a crime · serve a period of probation

• He was given three years' probation.

  Se le dio tres años de probación.

a period of time when a new employee is being observed to see if they are suitable for the job

periodo de prueba laboral, evaluación inicial

• be on probation

Collocations be on probation in a company · complete a period of probation

• She is still on probation at the firm.

  Ella aún está en periodo de prueba en la empresa.