What Spanish term commonly names a boy celebrating his fifteenth birthday?

Quinceañero is a Spanish term commonly used for a boy celebrating his fifteenth birthday.

The word is the masculine counterpart of quinceañera, which traditionally refers to a girl reaching 15. A quinceañero celebration may include many of the same features as a quinceañera, including formal clothing, family presentations, dancing, music, and a large reception.

Usage is not identical everywhere. Some Spanish-speaking communities use quinceañera as the name of the tradition even when adapting it for boys, while others use quinceañero or a local expression. Families may also create a completely individual ceremony.

The term should not be confused with debutante, which generally describes a young woman’s formal introduction into society and is used in several different cultural traditions.