What Spanish phrase commonly describes the quinceañera’s formal group of attendants?

The Spanish phrase for a quinceañera’s formal group of attendants is corte de honor.

Corte de honor translates literally as “court of honor.” It generally refers to the people selected to accompany the honoree during ceremonial entrances, photographs, dances, and other formal moments. The court may include chambelanes, damas, or attendants whose titles differ by region.

Traditionally, a court could be relatively large and dressed in coordinated formalwear. Modern families often choose a smaller group, a mixed-gender group, or no court at all. The size and membership are matters of preference rather than fixed rules of the celebration.

The phrase should not be confused with a royal court or a legal court. In quinceañera usage, it is ceremonial language for the honoree’s chosen attendants. The court can also help with rehearsals and choreography, making it an important social part of many receptions even when the religious elements are limited.