Damas is the usual Spanish term for the female attendants in a quinceañera court.
The word damas means “ladies.” A court may include the quinceañera, damas, and male attendants, although the size and composition differ widely. Attendants are often friends, relatives, or classmates selected by the honoree and family.
Damas may wear coordinated dresses and participate in the entrance, formal dance, photographs, or other parts of the program. Their clothing does not have to be identical, and modern celebrations may use mixed-gender or nontraditional courts.
The term can be confused with the name of the entire court. Spanish and English usage varies by country and family, and some celebrations simply call the attendants the court. The key point is that damas identifies female attendants, not sponsors or the honoree herself.