Quince is a common short English nickname for a quinceañera celebration.
The shortened form is especially common in the United States and in English-language communities with Latin American heritage. It is used informally for the event, as in “her quince,” while quinceañera remains the full Spanish term.
The nickname comes from the first part of the Spanish word and also echoes the celebration’s connection with age 15. In ordinary speech, context usually makes clear whether quince means the birthday event or the Spanish number fifteen.
Usage is not identical everywhere. Some families use quinceañera in both English and Spanish, while others use quince, fifteenth birthday, or a local expression. These differences reflect the celebration’s broad cultural reach and the way families blend Spanish, English, and regional traditions.