What Spanish term names the official group of attendants in a traditional quinceañera?

The official group of attendants in a traditional quinceañera is called the corte de honor.

The phrase literally means “court of honor.” Its members accompany the celebrant during formal parts of the event, including the entrance, photographs, and choreographed dances. The court may include young women, young men, or a mixed group, depending on the family’s plans and local custom.

The corte de honor is not a royal institution. “Court” is ceremonial language describing the celebrant’s honored companions. In English-language communities, the group may also be called the quinceañera court, but corte de honor is the Spanish term most closely associated with the tradition.

The size and composition are flexible today. Some families choose a large court, while others invite only a few close friends or relatives.