What is the Spanish name for the quinceañera’s formal court of attendants and escorts?

The Spanish name for a quinceañera’s formal court of attendants and escorts is corte de honor.

Corte de honor translates as “court of honor.” It is the group that accompanies the quinceañera during ceremonial portions of the celebration, especially the entrance, presentation, photographs, and formal dance. The court commonly includes damas and chambelanes.

The tradition draws on the idea of publicly honoring and presenting the young woman at an important life milestone. Court members often wear coordinated outfits, rehearse choreography, and stand with the celebrant during key moments. Their role is ceremonial rather than legal or religious.

Families interpret the corte de honor in different ways. Some select a large group, while others choose only a few people or omit the court. The terms damas, chambelanes, and corte de honor are traditional vocabulary, but regional usage can vary across Mexico, the Caribbean, Latin America, and Latino communities in the United States.