In a traditional quinceañera, the celebrant’s formal Spanish title is quinceañera.
The word identifies the girl or young woman marking her fifteenth birthday. It is also frequently used for the celebration itself, which can make the term seem to describe only the party. Context usually indicates whether the speaker means the person or the event.
The title is distinct from dama and chambelán, which refer to members of the court of honor. It is also distinct from madrina, a sponsor or godmother-like figure who may support the celebration. These roles can vary among families and regions.
Modern celebrations are flexible. Some families choose a smaller gathering, a secular ceremony, or a court with different titles. Even so, quinceañera remains the standard Spanish term for the female celebrant in the traditional form of the custom.