The Spanish term commonly used for a boy’s fifteenth-birthday celebration, as the masculine counterpart to a quinceañera, is quinceañero.
The term follows Spanish gendered noun patterns: “quinceañera” is feminine, while “quinceañero” is masculine. Usage is not identical everywhere, because families and communities may adapt the celebration or use broader phrases such as “quince años.”
Traditional quinceañera customs developed around honoring a girl’s transition at fifteen, so celebrations for boys may be less standardized. A quinceañero event can still include formal clothing, family participation, music, dancing, a ceremony, and a reception.
This word is distinct from “caballero,” which may describe a gentleman or, in some contexts, a male member of a formal court. It is also distinct from “padrino,” a sponsor or godfather connected with the event.