What are the two traditional groups in a quinceañera’s court of honor called in Spanish?

A quinceañera’s traditional court of honor consists of damas and chambelanes.

Damas are young women, while chambelanes are young men who accompany the quinceañera. The court may participate in the entrance, formal photographs, choreographed dances, and other parts of the celebration.

The size and composition of the court vary. Some families choose a large group, while others include only a few close friends or relatives. Contemporary celebrations may also adapt the traditional gender arrangement or use different titles.

The court is not the same as the parents, sponsors, or hosts. Those adults may have separate ceremonial roles, while the damas and chambelanes primarily accompany the quinceañera during the public celebration.