What Spanish term names the “last doll” sometimes presented during a quinceañera?

The Spanish term for the “last doll” sometimes presented during a quinceañera is última muñeca.

The última muñeca is a symbolic gift associated with the transition represented by the fifteenth birthday. It traditionally suggests that childhood is giving way to a more mature stage of life. In some celebrations, the quinceañera receives the doll during a formal presentation or from a parent or close relative.

The custom is not identical in every family. Some celebrations include a doll, while others use a different symbolic gift or omit the ritual entirely. Modern quinceañeras often adapt older traditions to reflect the celebrant’s interests, family history, and local customs.

The última muñeca should not be confused with the quinceañera’s dress, crown, or court. Those elements may appear at the same event, but the doll has its own symbolism: it represents the childhood stage that the celebrant is leaving behind.