The Spanish name for a male sponsor who may help support a quinceañera celebration is padrino.
Padrinos are godparents or sponsors who may provide financial, practical, or ceremonial support. A female sponsor is called a madrina. In some celebrations, sponsors contribute specific items or services, while in others they simply serve as honored family friends.
A padrino is not the same as a chambelán. The chambelán is an attendant in the court of honor, while the padrino is a sponsor or godparent figure. One person can potentially hold more than one relationship, but the terms describe different roles.
The custom reflects broader Latin American traditions of godparentage and community support. Modern families may fund the event themselves, choose different sponsors, or avoid formal padrinos altogether.