In quinceañera tradition, the girl’s official sponsors are commonly called padrinos.
The Spanish word padrinos literally means “godparents” or “sponsors,” depending on context. In a quinceañera, padrinos may help pay for particular elements of the celebration, such as the dress, cake, church service, photographs, or reception. Their role can also be symbolic: they are trusted adults who support the celebrant as she enters a new stage of life.
The exact responsibilities vary by family, country, denomination, and budget. Some celebrations have several pairs of padrinos, while others have none. Padrinos should not be confused with the court of honor. The court consists of young attendants, whereas padrinos are generally adult relatives, family friends, or godparents. The related feminine form is madrina, and padrino can refer to a male sponsor or function as a mixed or general plural in Spanish.