Chambelanes is the Spanish term commonly used for the male attendants in a quinceañera’s court of honor. They may accompany the celebrant during the entrance and participate in rehearsed dances.
The court traditionally combines chambelanes with female attendants called damas. Their clothing, number, and roles differ across families and countries, so the term does not describe one fixed worldwide format.
Many modern celebrations simplify or redesign the court. Some celebrants choose friends of any gender, while others omit a court entirely. The traditional vocabulary remains widely recognized because formal attendants are one of the best-known features of a classic quinceañera.