The usual Spanish term for the girls who accompany a quinceañera is damas.
Damas are the female members of the quinceañera’s court. They usually participate in the formal entrance, the vals, photographs, and rehearsed dances. Their coordinated dresses or colors often complement the quinceañera’s outfit, although clothing customs differ from one celebration to another.
The male members of the court are commonly called chambelanes. Together, the damas and chambelanes form the court that accompanies the celebrant during the public portions of the event. The size of the court is flexible and may depend on family preference, budget, and local custom.
Damas should not be confused with madrinas. Madrinas are sponsors or honored adult helpers, while damas are generally young attendants in the court. Terminology can vary regionally, but this distinction is common in descriptions of quinceañera traditions.