Commitment vs Oaths vs Pledge vs Promise vs Vow

Cuándo usar cada una en inglés, con significado, registro y ejemplos.

Commitment

Top 2000 (común) B2 noun

Oaths

Formal Más de 10 000 (menos común)

Pledge

Formal Top 2000 (común) C1 verb

Promise

Top 1000 (muy común) A2 verb

Vow

Formal Top 3000 (común) C1 verb

Más común: Promise

	Commitment	Oaths	Pledge	Promise	Vow
Pronunciación	🇬🇧 /["/kəˈmɪtmənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kəˈmɪtmənt/"]/	🇬🇧 //oʊθs// 🇺🇸 //oʊθs//	🇬🇧 //plɛdʒ// 🇺🇸 //plɛdʒ//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈprɒmɪs/","/ˈprɒmɪsɪz/","/ˈprɒmɪst/","/ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈprɑːmɪs/","/ˈprɑːmɪsɪz/","/ˈprɑːmɪst/","/ˈprɑːmɪsɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/vaʊ/","/vaʊz/","/vaʊd/","/ˈvaʊɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/vaʊ/","/vaʊz/","/vaʊd/","/ˈvaʊɪŋ/"]/
Significado	Una promesa de hacer algo o ser leal. A promise to do something or stay loyal.	Formal promises, often made publicly.	Hacer una promesa o compromiso serio. To make a serious promise or commitment.	A commitment to do something or not do something.	Una promesa seria de hacer algo. A serious promise to do something.
Ejemplo	His commitment to the project ensured its success.	The witness took several oaths before testifying in court.	She decided to pledge her support to the charity event.	I promise to help you with your homework.	She vowed never to speak to him again.
Registro	Neutral	Formal	Formal	Neutral	Formal
Qué tan común	Top 2000 (común)	Más de 10 000 (menos común)	Top 2000 (común)	Top 1000 (muy común)	Top 3000 (común)
Nivel CEFR	B2	-	C1	A2	C1
Categoría gramatical	noun		verb	verb	verb
Colocaciones	absolute, complete, full, degree, level, give, make, demonstrate, commitment on, commitment to, a lack of commitment, absolute, complete, full, degree, level, give, make, demonstrate, commitment on, commitment to, a lack of commitment, big, considerable, major, have, take on, fulfil/​fulfill, commitment on, heavy, time, commitment of	take an oath, swear oaths, make oaths, honor oaths	pledge allegiance, pledge support, pledge a donation	faithfully, solemnly, initially, can, cannot, seem to, to, as promised, I can’t promise anything	quietly, silently, to, vow never to do something, vow revenge, vow revenge against somebody
Antónimos	disloyalty, indifference	dishonor, break a promise	renounce, disavow, withdraw	lie, break, betray	break, violate
Errores comunes	Using 'commitment' without specifying what it's to., Confusing 'commitment' with 'commit' as a verb., 'Commitment' often misused in informal contexts.	Confused with 'oathes'; the correct plural is 'oaths'., Using 'oath' instead of 'oaths' when referring to multiple promises., Misunderstanding the religious context; not all oaths are religious.	Confused with 'pledged' vs 'pledge' as different tenses., Omitting the object after the verb., Using 'pledge' when referring to a general promise instead of a formal commitment.	Confusing 'promise' with 'vow' or 'pledge' in terms of strength., Using 'promise' without an object (e.g., 'I promise' should specify what)., Misusing in the past tense (e.g., 'I promised' without a follow-up).	Confused with 'cow' — they sound similar but have different meanings., Using in informal contexts — 'vow' is too strong for casual promises.
Notas de uso	Se usa al hablar de promesas u obligaciones en contextos personales o profesionales. Generalmente es apropiado en discusiones serias y puede no encajar en charlas informales. Used when discussing promises or obligations in personal or professional contexts. It's generally appropriate in serious discussions and may not fit casual chatting.	Used in official or legal contexts. Avoid in casual conversations. 'Take an oath' is a more common phrase.	Se usa típicamente en contextos formales, como durante ceremonias o declaraciones oficiales. Evitar en conversaciones informales. Typically used in formal contexts, such as during ceremonies or official statements. Avoid in casual conversations.	Use 'promise' when you want to express a vow or assurance. Common in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid in formal legal documents.	Usa 'vow' (voto/promesa) al hacer un compromiso serio, a menudo en situaciones formales como bodas o ceremonias. Evítalo en conversaciones casuales. Use 'vow' when making a serious commitment, often in formal situations like weddings or ceremonies. Avoid in casual conversations.

Míralo en clips reales

That's a pretty big commitment. Well, not if the Mob has their way.

Commitment

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

Now is the hour. Riders of Rohan, oaths you have taken.

Oaths

House Of Dragons › S1 E1

I pledge fealty to them

House Of Cards › S1 E1

Can we make that pledge?

House Of Dragons › S1 E1

I pledge fealty to them

House Of Cards › S1 E1

Can we make that pledge?

Pledge

And one system shows promise.

and I always try to keep my promise.

And one system shows promise.

and I always try to keep my promise.

Promise

Preguntas frecuentes: Commitment vs Oaths vs Pledge vs Promise vs Vow

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre Commitment, Oaths, Pledge, Promise y Vow?

Commitment: A promise to do something or stay loyal. Oaths: Formal promises, often made publicly. Pledge: To make a serious promise or commitment. Promise: A commitment to do something or not do something. Vow: A serious promise to do something.

¿Cuál es más común: Commitment, Oaths, Pledge, Promise y Vow?

Promise es la más común en el inglés cotidiano.

¿Puedes mostrar un ejemplo de cada una?

Commitment: His commitment to the project ensured its success. Oaths: The witness took several oaths before testifying in court. Pledge: She decided to pledge her support to the charity event. Promise: I promise to help you with your homework. Vow: She vowed never to speak to him again.

¿Puedo usar Commitment, Oaths, Pledge, Promise y Vow indistintamente?

No siempre. Commitment, Oaths, Pledge, Promise y Vow están relacionadas y a veces se solapan, pero difieren en registro, frecuencia y uso, así que cambiar una por otra puede alterar el significado o el tono. Revisa las diferencias de arriba antes de sustituir.