The Spanish plural for male quinceañera sponsors is padrinos.
Padrinos is the plural of padrino, meaning “godfathers” or “male sponsors.” In quinceañera customs, padrinos may contribute money, services, or specific items needed for the religious ceremony or reception. A family may ask different sponsors to support the cake, music, dress, decorations, or venue.
The word describes sponsorship, not membership in the court. Male court attendants are generally called chambelanes, while female court attendants are called damas. A padrino can also be a relative or friend and may be chosen for personal closeness rather than only for financial assistance.
Modern celebrations use the term flexibly. Some have one sponsor, some have several, and others have none. The underlying idea is community support for an important family milestone.