What is the male Spanish equivalent of quinceañera?

Quinceañero is the male Spanish equivalent of quinceañera.

The term can describe a boy celebrating his fifteenth birthday, although quinceañera traditions have historically centered on girls and young women. In English, quinceañero is less commonly used than quinceañera.

The distinction follows Spanish grammatical gender: quinceañera is feminine, while quinceañero is masculine. Both words derive from quince, meaning “fifteen.”

A quinceañero celebration may borrow elements associated with quinceañeras, but there is no single universal format. Families and communities decide which ceremonies, dances, clothing, and religious customs to include.