The Spanish term often used for a quinceañera’s female attendants is damas.
Damas are members of the court who participate in the celebrant’s entrance, formal dances, photographs, or other planned portions of the event. The word dama means “lady” in Spanish. Male court members are commonly called chambelanes, although terminology and participation differ by region and family.
The court is modeled partly on formal presentation traditions and gives the celebration a coordinated ceremonial structure. Its size is not fixed. Some quinceañeras have a large court, some have only a few attendants, and some do not have a court at all.
Damas should not be confused with madrinas. Madrinas are usually female sponsors or adult supporters, whereas damas are attendants, often friends or relatives close in age to the celebrant. Families may use different labels, especially in bilingual communities, but damas is the standard Spanish term for female court members.