What Spanish term describes the quinceañera’s formally selected group of attendants?

The Spanish term for a quinceañera’s formally selected group of attendants is corte de honor.

A corte de honor, meaning “court of honor,” may accompany the celebrant during the entrance, formal dances, photographs, and other parts of the celebration. Its members are often close friends or relatives. In some traditions the group includes young women called damas and young men called chambelanes.

The size and composition of the court are not fixed. Some celebrations use a large, balanced group, while others have only a few attendants or none at all. Modern families may choose attendants of different ages and genders, depending on preference and local custom.

The court is not a royal institution and does not give the members legal status. The terminology reflects the formal, courtly style that influenced many modern celebrations. A court of honor is also distinct from the padrinos, who are sponsors or honored supporters and may help with expenses or ceremonial items.