What is the quinceañera’s ceremonial court commonly called in Spanish?

The quinceañera’s ceremonial court is commonly called the “corte de honor.”

Corte de honor translates as “court of honor.” It consists of relatives and friends who accompany the celebrant during formal parts of the event. Members may participate in the entrance, a choreographed presentation, photographs, and the traditional dances.

The size and composition of the court are flexible. Older descriptions often present a court made up of girls and boys, but contemporary celebrations may use fewer attendants, an all-female or all-male group, or no court at all. The celebrant and family decide which customs fit their event.

The court is different from the guests as a whole. Its members have a ceremonial role, although they are not a royal court and the celebration does not confer a legal title. English-language invitations may call the group the “court of honor,” while Spanish-speaking families may use corte de honor or another local expression.