What is the young woman honored at a quinceañera commonly called?

The young woman honored at the celebration is commonly called the quinceañera.

The same word can also refer to the celebration itself, so its meaning depends on context. A sentence may describe attending a quinceañera, meaning the party, or introduce the quinceañera, meaning the honoree.

The term is feminine because it traditionally identifies a girl reaching 15. A boy honored in a related celebration may be called a quinceañero, although terminology and the popularity of that form vary by community.

The honoree is often central to a formal entrance, a special dance, or symbolic presentations. None of these individual customs is required for every quinceañera.