What is a male celebrant reaching age 15 traditionally called in Spanish?

A male celebrant reaching age 15 is traditionally called a quinceañero in Spanish.

The term is the masculine counterpart to quinceañera. Both words are connected to quince años, meaning “fifteen years,” and identify a person associated with the 15th-birthday milestone.

Quinceañero is different from chambelán. A chambelán is traditionally a male member of the quinceañera’s court or escort group, not the name for the birthday celebrant himself. Padrino means godfather or sponsor and describes a family or ceremonial role.

Usage varies by region and by family. In many communities, the quinceañera tradition is more commonly associated with girls, while celebrations for boys may be less formal or use different local names and customs.