What Spanish term names the traditional symbolic doll presented to a quinceañera?

The traditional symbolic doll presented to a quinceañera is called la última muñeca, meaning “the last doll.”

The doll represents childhood and the idea that the honoree is entering a new stage of life. In some celebrations, a parent or another relative presents it during a formal part of the reception. The ceremony may be called the changing or presentation of the last doll, depending on regional and family practice.

This custom is symbolic rather than legally or religiously required. Some families include it, while others choose different gifts or omit the ritual altogether. The doll is not the same as the quinceañera’s bouquet, tiara, or jewelry, which have their own customary associations.

Translations can vary slightly in English, but the Spanish phrase is stable: última means “last,” and muñeca means “doll.” The accent marks matter in formal Spanish spelling.