What Spanish term means the “last doll” presented in a traditional quinceañera?

The Spanish term for the “last doll” in a traditional quinceañera is la última muñeca.

The doll symbolizes the celebrant leaving childhood behind as she reaches the fifteenth-birthday milestone. In some ceremonies, a parent or another important person presents it during the formal program.

The symbol is not the same as a childhood keepsake presented to the celebrant. The “last doll” is itself a customary quinceañera object, while other gifts and rituals may vary by family and region.

The tradition is often adapted today. Some families use a fashion doll, a handmade doll, or a personalized figure; others replace the custom with a different symbolic gift. The Spanish phrase remains the established name for the tradition.