What is the male Spanish term for a person celebrating a 15th birthday?

The male Spanish term for a person celebrating a 15th birthday is quinceañero.

Quinceañero is the masculine counterpart of quinceañera. Both words derive from quince, meaning 15, and refer to the milestone connected with a person’s fifteenth birthday. In English-language communities, quinceañera is often used more broadly for the event itself, while quinceañero identifies a male celebrant.

The traditional celebration developed most prominently around girls, especially in Latin American and Latino communities, but families have adapted the custom for boys and for celebrants whose identities or circumstances do not fit older conventions. The structure can be religious, secular, or a combination of both.

Quinceañero should not be confused with chambelán, which commonly refers to a male member of the celebrant’s court or escort group. Padrino means godfather or sponsor and describes a role, not the birthday celebrant. Vocabulary also varies across countries and families.