The godparents or sponsors who help support a quinceañera are commonly called padrinos.
Padrinos is the plural of padrino, a Spanish word meaning godfather or sponsor. A female sponsor may be called a madrina, and a couple may be described as padrinos. Depending on the family, these adults may help pay for clothing, church arrangements, music, or other celebration expenses.
The role is social and ceremonial rather than a universal official office. Some families select relatives, while others choose close family friends. Their responsibilities therefore differ from one quinceañera to another.
Padrinos are not the same as the young people in the court of honor. The court consists of attendants, while padrinos are typically adult supporters or sponsors.