In quinceañera tradition, chambelán can describe a male attendant in the court of honor.
The term is used in several Spanish-speaking regions, especially for a young man who accompanies the honoree during the formal presentation or choreographed dances. The plural is chambelanes. Regional vocabulary is not completely uniform, and some families use English terms such as escort or court member instead.
A chambelán is not necessarily the honoree’s romantic partner. He may be a brother, cousin, friend, or another trusted participant. That distinction matters because the role is ceremonial rather than an indication of a relationship.
The corresponding term often used for a female attendant is dama, meaning “lady.” A celebration may include several chambelanes and damas, or it may use no court at all. Contemporary quinceañeras frequently adapt the traditional roles to suit the honoree.