What Spanish term commonly names the quinceañera’s formal court of attendants?

The Spanish term corte de honor commonly names a quinceañera’s formal court of attendants.

A corte de honor, or “court of honor,” usually consists of friends and relatives who participate in the ceremony and reception. Female attendants are often called damas, while male attendants are often called chambelanes. The group may enter with the quinceañera, stand with her during formal moments, and perform a choreographed dance.

The court is a social part of the celebration rather than a legal institution. Its size and composition vary considerably. Some families choose a large court, some select only a few attendants, and others omit the court altogether.

The phrase can be confused with the reception’s head table or with a royal court. In quinceañera usage, it refers specifically to the honoree’s ceremonial attendants and their role in the event.