What is the masculine Spanish form related to quinceañera?

Quinceañero is the masculine Spanish form related to quinceañera.

The term can describe a boy who celebrates his fifteenth birthday in a comparable coming-of-age tradition. Quinceañera is grammatically feminine, while quinceañero is masculine. Both words are formed from the quinceañ- element associated with fifteen and the Spanish gendered ending.

Usage is not equally common everywhere. The quinceañera tradition has historically been associated much more strongly with girls, and celebrations for boys may be less standardized or may use local names such as quince años. Families can also create a personalized event without adopting a separate traditional label.

Quinceañero should not be confused with chambelán, a term used in some celebrations for a male attendant or escort. The former identifies the honoree; the latter refers to a participant in the court. Spelling the word with ñ preserves the Spanish pronunciation and distinguishes it from forms created by replacing the letter.