What Spanish term means the quinceañera’s court of honor as a group?

The Spanish term for a quinceañera’s court of honor as a group is corte de honor.

A corte de honor is the group of attendants who accompany the honoree during formal parts of the celebration. Depending on the family’s preferences, it may include young women, young men, or a mixed group. Attendants can participate in the entrance, formal presentation, waltz, photographs, and other ceremonial moments.

The composition and size of the court are not identical everywhere. Some traditional descriptions mention fourteen attendants of each gender, while many contemporary celebrations use smaller courts or omit one entirely. The number is therefore a custom, not a universal legal or religious requirement.

“Corte de honor” should not be confused with the names of individual attendants. Terms such as dama and chambelán can identify members or roles, while corte de honor names the court collectively. Spanish usage can vary by region and family.