The traditional Spanish name for the male attendants in a quinceañera dance court is chambelanes.
Chambelanes typically accompany the quinceañera during a formal presentation or choreographed dance. Depending on the region, they may be friends, relatives, or other members of the honoree’s court. The term is not the same as padrinos, which commonly refers to sponsors or godparents who help support a celebration.
The court itself is not universal. Some families include both male and female attendants, while others use a smaller group, a different arrangement, or no formal court at all. Costumes, titles, dances, and the number of participants vary substantially.
The word is therefore best understood as a customary label rather than a requirement. Regional Spanish usage can also differ, and English-language celebrations may use “escorts” or “attendants.” These variations do not change the central association of chambelanes with the male members of a quinceañera court.