The childhood's last doll presented to a quinceañera is commonly called la última muñeca.
The phrase means “the last doll” in Spanish. In the tradition, the celebrant receives or carries a doll during the ceremony or reception. It represents the end of childhood and the beginning of a new stage of life associated with greater maturity and responsibility.
The custom has no single required form. The doll may be dressed to match the celebrant, displayed as part of the decorations, or passed to a younger sibling or relative. Some families do not include it at all, while others substitute a different symbolic gift.
La última muñeca should not be confused with the quinceañera's other ceremonial objects, such as a tiara, bouquet, Bible, rosary, or changing shoes. These items vary by family and religious practice.