A male escort in a traditional quinceañera court is called a chambelán.
Chambelanes accompany the quinceañera during formal presentations and choreographed dances. A court may contain several male escorts, while the young woman at the center of the celebration is accompanied by female attendants known as damas.
The word is Spanish and is often translated as usher, chamberlain, or escort depending on context. In quinceañera usage, it identifies a ceremonial male member of the court, not necessarily a romantic partner. Friends, relatives, or classmates may serve in the role.
Modern celebrations frequently adapt the court. Some have mixed-gender attendants, a single escort, no court at all, or a dance group assembled for the occasion. Consequently, the presence and number of chambelanes are customary choices rather than requirements for every quinceañera.