What Spanish term names the quinceañera’s birthday celebration itself?

The quinceañera birthday celebration itself is commonly called a fiesta de quince años.

The phrase literally means “party of fifteen years.” It refers to the celebration marking a girl’s fifteenth birthday, especially in Spanish-speaking Latin American communities and among many Latino families elsewhere.

Quinceañera can refer both to the celebrant and to the event, while fiesta de quince años emphasizes the party. Regional names include quince, quince años, and quinceañera, but usage differs among countries and families.

The celebration is not identical everywhere. It may include a church service, formal clothing, a meal, music, dancing, a court, and symbolic presentations, but none of those elements is required in every modern version.