The common Spanish term for the male attendants in a quinceañera court is “chambelanes.”
Chambelanes are traditionally young men who accompany the quinceañera during formal parts of the celebration. They may participate in the entrance, wear coordinated formal clothing, and perform the featured waltz or other choreographed dances.
The group is often paired with damas, the female attendants in the court. The number and composition of attendants vary widely. Some quinceañeras have a large court, while others include only a few friends or relatives, and many modern celebrations omit a court altogether.
The term can be confused with padrinos, who are usually sponsors or supporting adults connected with particular expenses or ceremonial roles. Chambelanes are attendants and dance partners, not automatically sponsors. Regional vocabulary also varies, so families may use different names for similar participants.