The Spanish name for sponsors who help support ceremonial elements of a quinceañera is padrinos.
Padrinos are honored sponsors or supportive adults connected with the celebration. Depending on family and regional customs, they may contribute money, services, clothing, decorations, music, or other important parts of the event. Their participation reflects a broader Latin American tradition in which trusted relatives and community members support major life milestones.
The exact duties of padrinos are not fixed. One family may ask sponsors to provide a cake or flowers, while another may involve them in religious items or reception expenses. Some celebrations have several padrinos, each associated with a different contribution. Others use the term less formally or do not include sponsors at all.
Padrinos are different from the court. Damas and chambelanes are typically young attendants who participate in the ceremony or dances. Padrinos are usually adult sponsors or honored supporters. The word can also mean godparents in other religious or family contexts, so the event’s program determines the precise role.