What is the masculine Spanish term related to quinceañera?

The masculine Spanish term related to quinceañera is quinceañero. It can refer to a boy celebrating his fifteenth birthday or, depending on context, to a male participant in a related tradition.

Quinceañera is the feminine form most widely recognized internationally because the celebration has traditionally centered on girls. Spanish nouns often mark grammatical gender with different endings, so quinceañero uses -o where quinceañera uses -a.

The masculine term is less familiar in English-language discussions, but boys’ fifteenth-birthday celebrations exist. Families may use the traditional format, adapt it, or create a separate celebration that reflects the celebrant’s preferences and community.

Usage is not identical everywhere. Regional Spanish vocabulary and family customs influence whether people use quinceañero, another local expression, or simply a phrase describing a boy’s fifteenth birthday. The spelling includes ñ, the Spanish letter also found in quinceañera.