The Spanish word for family sponsors who may help provide items or services for a quinceañera is padrinos.
Padrinos means “godfathers” or, more broadly in this context, sponsors. They may be relatives, family friends, or other trusted adults who contribute money, ceremonial objects, professional services, or practical help. The particular responsibilities are negotiated by each family and are not identical everywhere.
A quinceañera may have several padrinos, with different sponsors associated with items such as the dress, cake, music, decorations, or religious accessories. The practice reflects the wider importance of extended family and community cooperation in organizing a large celebration.
Padrinos are different from damas and chambelanes, who are attendants in the court of honor. They are also not necessarily the celebrant’s baptismal godparents, although the same people may sometimes serve both roles. Regional vocabulary and modern budgets can change how prominently sponsors participate.