What is the Spanish name for the ceremonial quinceañera court made up of attendants?

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The ceremonial quinceañera court made up of attendants is called a corte de honor.

The phrase translates as “court of honor.” It generally refers to the group accompanying the celebrant during formal entrances, photographs, dances, and sometimes the church service. The court may include female attendants, male attendants, or both, depending on local and family practice.

The court’s size has no single standard. Some quinceañeras choose a large group, while others have only a principal escort or a few close friends. Matching clothing and synchronized choreography are common, but neither is required for a celebration to be recognized as a quinceañera.

Corte de honor is a collective term, so it should not be confused with the names of individual participants. Damas and chambelanes identify types of attendants, while the corte de honor identifies the court as a whole. Terminology can vary across Spanish-speaking communities.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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