What Spanish phrase traditionally names the group of attendants at a quinceañera?

The traditional Spanish phrase for a quinceañera’s group of attendants is corte de honor, meaning “court of honor.”

The court generally consists of the celebrant’s friends, siblings, cousins, or other relatives. In the classic arrangement, girls are called damas and boys are called chambelanes. They may stand with the quinceañera during the formal presentation and perform a choreographed dance at the reception.

There is no universal required size or membership. Some families select a large court, while others choose only a few people or omit the court entirely. Contemporary celebrations may also use attendants of different genders and backgrounds.

The word corte refers to a ceremonial court, not a courtroom. The expression reflects older formal presentation customs and does not imply royalty or a legal proceeding. Its use is one of many ways quinceañeras combine family celebration, public recognition, music, and symbolic ceremony.