In quinceañera terminology, a male dance escort is commonly called a chambelán.
Chambelanes may accompany the quinceañera during her entrance, formal photographs, and choreographed dances. A court can contain several chambelanes, often paired with damas. The exact roles and number of attendants vary between families and regions.
The word is sometimes translated loosely as “escort,” but the role is ceremonial rather than romantic or marital. A chambelán may be a brother, cousin, friend, or another trusted person chosen by the celebrant. The arrangement reflects the social and family nature of the celebration.
Terminology can differ across Spanish-speaking communities. Some families use local labels or choose a mixed-gender court with less formal titles. That variation does not change the basic meaning of chambelán in the traditional context: a male member of the quinceañera’s court of honor.