The traditional Spanish term for a male celebrating his fifteenth birthday is quinceañero.
The word is the masculine counterpart of quinceañera, which refers to the female honoree or to the celebration itself. Both terms derive from quince, meaning fifteen, and the Spanish suffix -añero or -añera, which relates the person to a particular age or occasion.
In many Spanish-speaking communities, quinceañero celebrations follow some of the same patterns as quinceañera celebrations: a formal birthday gathering, a court of honor, special clothing, music, and family participation. Customs differ by country, family, and religious background.
A quinceañero should not be confused with chambelán. A chambelán is a male member of the honoree’s court, while quinceañero identifies the person whose fifteenth birthday is being celebrated.