What is the male counterpart of a quinceañera traditionally called?

The male counterpart of a quinceañera is traditionally called a quinceañero.

Both words are built around quince, the Spanish word for fifteen. Quinceañera is the feminine form, while quinceañero is the masculine form. In English-language discussions, quinceañera is often used broadly for the celebration even when the event’s details differ by family or gender.

A quinceañero celebration may include formal clothing, a church service, a reception, family speeches, and a choreographed dance. It does not have to copy every custom associated with a girl’s quinceañera. Families and communities decide which traditions to include.

Quinceañero should not be confused with chambelán, which normally identifies a male attendant in the celebrant’s court. Padrino generally refers to a sponsor or godparent-like supporter, not the person celebrating the fifteenth birthday.