In a quinceañera, the Spanish term commonly used for sponsors who help support the celebration is padrinos.
Padrinos are godparents or sponsors who may contribute financially, provide ceremonial items, or offer practical help. In some families, they sponsor particular elements such as the dress, cake, music, or religious objects. Their involvement reflects a wider Latin American tradition of extended family and community participation in milestone events.
The feminine form is madrinas, and a couple may be described together as padrinos. Their role is different from that of the corte de honor. Chambelanes and damas are attendants who participate in the formal court, while padrinos provide support or sponsorship.
Practices vary substantially. Some modern families do not use padrinos, and others invite many relatives or friends to sponsor separate parts of the celebration. The term should therefore be understood as a customary role, not a universally required component.