en período de prueba
/en peɾiodo de pɾweba/from spelling rules
The English adjective "probationary" can be translated into Spanish as en período de prueba.
While English uses a single adjective, Spanish typically uses this prepositional phrase to function as an adjective describing a person or a job position.
Meaning: Of, pertaining to, or subject to probation (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is literally composed of en (in), período (period), de (of) and prueba (trial/test).
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, rather than using a single adjective, you will often use the prepositional phrase en período de prueba to serve the grammatical role of an adjective.
How do you pronounce it?
/en peɾiodo de pɾweba/
Did you know?
- The word prueba is the noun form of the verb probar, which is used for everything from 'testing' a theory to 'trying on' clothes or 'tasting' a dish.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the período de prueba is a legally protected window where an employer can dismiss an employee without any 'indemnización' or severance pay.
- While período de prueba refers to a trial, the word prueba also means 'evidence' in a legal context, such as the pieces of evidence presented during a court trial.
Examples in context
- Él finalizó exitosamente su periodo de prueba en la empresa.He successfully completed his probationary period at the company.
- La nueva profesora está en periodo de prueba hasta el final del semestre.The new teacher is in her probationary period until the end of the semester.
- Ofrecemos un periodo de prueba de seis meses para todos los nuevos empleados.We offer a six-month probationary period for all new hires.
- un empleado en período de pruebaA probationary employee
- Mi contrato está en período de prueba.My contract is on probation.
- Ella está en período de prueba en la empresa.She is on probation at the company.
- Aún estoy en período de prueba como profesor.I am still on probation as a teacher.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are talking about their new jobs at a cafe.
- Alejandro¿Cómo va tu nuevo trabajo, Elena?How is your new job going, Elena?
- ElenaBien, pero todavía estoy en período de prueba.Good, but I am still on probation.
- AlejandroEntiendo, yo también estoy en período de prueba.I understand, I am also on probation.
- Elena¡Qué coincidencia! Espero que todo salga bien.What a coincidence! I hope everything goes well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
