What Spanish term names the formal court of honor at a traditional quinceañera?

The formal court of honor at a traditional quinceañera is called the corte de honor.

The corte de honor is made up of relatives, friends, or other young people chosen to accompany the quinceañera during the celebration. Its members may participate in the entrance, formal photographs, choreographed dances, and other ceremonial moments.

The court is commonly associated with the quinceañera’s attendants and escorts, but customs vary by family, country, and community. Some celebrations use a large court, while others include only a few people or omit the court entirely.

The phrase is Spanish for “court of honor.” It should not be confused with the quinceañera herself, whose title refers to the girl celebrating her fifteenth birthday, or with the sponsors who may help fund or organize the event.