Quinceañero is the male Spanish term for a celebrant reaching the traditional 15-year milestone.
The feminine term quinceañera is much more widely recognized because the tradition has historically centered on girls. Quinceañero can refer to a boy who celebrates his fifteenth birthday in a comparable way, although terminology and customs vary among families and communities. In English, people may also describe the event simply as a quinceañera or a quince celebration regardless of the celebrant’s gender.
The word uses the Spanish ñ and the suffix -ero, while quinceañera uses the feminine suffix -era. These forms describe a person associated with the fifteenth-year celebration, not merely someone who happens to be fifteen.
There is no single worldwide format for a quinceañero celebration. The scale, religious content, attendants, clothing, and rituals depend on local culture and family preference.