What is the traditional court surrounding a quinceañera called in Spanish?

The traditional court surrounding a quinceañera is called a corte de honor.

The Spanish phrase means “court of honor.” It usually refers to the friends and relatives selected to accompany the honoree during formal parts of the celebration. Female members are often called damas, and male members are commonly called chambelanes.

The court may participate in the entrance, formal photographs, choreographed dances, and other presentation rituals. Older descriptions sometimes emphasize a larger, carefully balanced court, while contemporary celebrations frequently use fewer attendants or none at all.

A corte de honor is not a royal institution and does not imply legal status. The language comes from ceremonial tradition, where the group publicly supports and honors the birthday celebrant. Families may choose attendants based on age, friendship, kinship, or practical considerations such as rehearsal availability.