What Spanish phrase is commonly used for the quinceañera court of honor?

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The Spanish phrase commonly used for a quinceañera court of honor is corte de honor.

Corte de honor literally means “court of honor.” It describes the group of attendants who accompany the quinceañera during formal parts of the celebration. Depending on the family and region, the court can include damas, chambelanes, or attendants of mixed genders.

The court may enter with the honoree, participate in a choreographed routine, stand for photographs, and join formal dances. Its clothing is frequently coordinated with the quinceañera's dress, but there is no single worldwide uniform or required number of attendants.

The phrase is related to, but not identical with, individual role names. Damas identifies female attendants, and chambelanes commonly identifies male attendants. Corte de honor names the group as a whole.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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