What is the traditional Spanish term for a quinceañera’s final childhood doll?

The traditional Spanish term for a quinceañera’s final childhood doll is última muñeca.

The phrase literally means “last doll.” In a symbolic presentation, the doll represents the celebrant’s childhood as she moves toward a new stage of life. A parent or other family member may give her the doll during the reception, sometimes after other formal traditions have taken place.

The custom is especially associated with family-centered celebrations and can vary significantly by country and household. Some families use a doll, while others choose a different keepsake or omit the ritual entirely.

The última muñeca should not be confused with the changing of shoes. Both are symbolic transition customs, but the doll represents childhood while the shoes traditionally mark a change in social presentation and dress.