What is the Spanish term for the female guest of honor at a quinceañera?

Quinceañera is the Spanish term for the female guest of honor at the celebration.

The word identifies the girl or young woman whose fifteenth birthday is being marked. In everyday usage, it can also refer to the party itself, which is why the same word may describe both the person and the event. Context usually makes the intended meaning clear.

Cumpleañera is a broader Spanish word for a female birthday celebrant and is not specific to the quinceañera tradition. Dama means female attendant, while madrina means female sponsor or godmother-like supporter. These terms describe different roles at the event.

The term is tied to quince, the Spanish word for fifteen. It does not mean that every fifteen-year-old girl has a quinceañera; families choose whether and how to observe the milestone. Cultural versions differ across countries and communities, but the celebrant-centered meaning remains consistent.