Damas is a Spanish word commonly used for the female attendants in a quinceañera’s court of honor.
The word means “ladies” or “damsels” in Spanish, and it identifies participants who may accompany the honoree during an entrance or formal dance. The male attendants are commonly called chambelanes.
Terminology differs across communities, and families may simply call all participants the court of honor. The presence, number, and roles of attendants are flexible rather than fixed rules of the celebration.
Damas should not be confused with madrinas. Madrinas are commonly godmothers or sponsors associated with supporting the celebration, although exact roles can vary by family and region.