What is the Spanish name for the quinceañera’s court of honor?

The Spanish name for the quinceañera’s court of honor is corte de honor.

Corte means “court,” and de honor means “of honor.” The phrase describes the group of attendants who accompany the quinceañera in formal parts of the celebration. Depending on local custom, the court can include damas, chambelanes, or attendants arranged in another format.

The court often appears during the entrance procession and participates in choreographed dances. Its members may be close friends, siblings, cousins, or other relatives. Coordinated outfits help give the court a unified appearance in photographs and presentations.

There is no single required size or composition. Some families organize a large traditional court, while others choose only a few attendants or skip the court altogether. Corte de honor is therefore the name of the formal group, not a promise that every quinceañera will have one.