The traditional Spanish term for a quinceañera’s male escort or court partner is chambelán.
A chambelán may accompany the celebrant as part of the court of honor, especially during formal entrances, choreographed dances, and presentations. The number and composition of the court vary by family and community. Some celebrations include several young men and women, while others have only one escort or no formal court at all.
The word is regional, and terminology is not perfectly uniform across Spanish-speaking communities. In some places, related terms such as escort, acompañante, or local equivalents may be used. That variation explains why English-language descriptions sometimes give different labels.
Chambelán should not be confused with padrino. A padrino is generally a sponsor or supporting adult, while a chambelán is associated with the celebrant’s formal court or escort role.