The traditional Spanish word for a quinceañera’s male honor attendant is chambelán.
A chambelán is part of the celebrant’s court or group of attendants. In many celebrations, chambelanes participate in a choreographed presentation or formal dance, but their exact duties vary by family and region.
The word is sometimes translated as chamberlain, a title historically associated with a court official. In quinceañera usage, however, it refers to a male attendant rather than to a political or household office.
Not every celebration includes chambelanes. Modern quinceañeras may use a mixed-gender court, a smaller group, no court at all, or attendants selected from family and friends. The term therefore describes a traditional role, not a mandatory part of the event.