What Spanish term can describe a boy’s fifteenth-birthday celebration?

Quinceañero can describe a boy’s fifteenth-birthday celebration or its male celebrant.

The term is the masculine counterpart to quinceañera, which traditionally refers to a girl or her celebration. It is formed from the same quince root, connecting both terms to the number fifteen.

The quinceañera tradition is most commonly associated with girls, but some families and communities have adapted the milestone for boys. A quinceañero may include formal clothing, family speeches, music, dancing, and a reception.

There is no single universal format for a quinceañero. The customs used may borrow from quinceañera traditions while reflecting the celebrant’s preferences, the family’s culture, and local community practice.