What is the Spanish term for the male version of a quinceañera?

Quinceañero is the Spanish term for a male celebrant of a fifteenth-birthday coming-of-age celebration.

The word is the masculine counterpart of quinceañera, formed from quince años, meaning “fifteen years.” In English-language discussions, quinceañero can refer to a boy honored in a similar celebration, although practices and terminology vary across communities.

The traditional quinceañera format is strongly associated with girls, so a male celebration may be described in several ways depending on the family and region. Some families retain the usual name, while others use quince años or create a personalized ceremony.

Quinceañero should not be confused with chambelán, which commonly refers to a male attendant in the celebrant’s court. The former identifies the honoree; the latter identifies a participant in the supporting group.