What is the male counterpart to a quinceañera celebration called?

The male counterpart to a quinceañera celebration is called a quinceañero.

The term uses the masculine form of the Spanish word associated with a 15-year milestone. It describes a boy or young man celebrating his fifteenth birthday in a comparable cultural tradition.

Quinceañeras are much more widely recognized, but quinceañero celebrations also exist in Latin American and Latino communities. Their details are not standardized: one family may emphasize a religious service, while another may focus on a formal party, family ceremony, meal, or dance program.

The word should not be confused with chambelán, which generally identifies a male member of the honoree’s court of honor. A quinceañero is the celebrant himself, not an escort. Spanish usage can vary by country and family, and some communities use English descriptions such as “15th-birthday celebration” instead.