In the traditional quinceañera court, what is the Spanish term for the honored girl’s attendants?

The traditional quinceañera court is known as damas y chambelanes.

Damas are the female attendants, while chambelanes are the male attendants. Together, they accompany the quinceañera during the formal presentation and often perform a choreographed dance. In English, the group may be called the quinceañera court.

The size and composition of the court vary. Some celebrations use a large group, while others include only a few friends or relatives. Modern quinceañeras may also choose an all-female, all-male, or mixed-gender group, depending on personal preference.

The court is not the same as the sponsors, who are called padrinos and madrinas. Sponsors may help provide symbolic items or financial support, whereas the damas and chambelanes are primarily ceremonial attendants and dance partners.