Damas is the traditional Spanish term for female members of a quinceañera court of honor.
The word damas means “ladies” in Spanish. Damas commonly participate in the celebrant’s formal entrance, coordinated attire, group choreography, and official photographs. Their role is ceremonial and social rather than a fixed legal or religious office.
The court may also include chambelanes, traditionally male attendants. Padrinos are different: that term generally refers to sponsors or godparents who help support the celebration, while madrinas are female sponsors. These terms are sometimes confused because all can describe people involved in the event.
Contemporary quinceañeras frequently adjust traditional roles. A family may choose attendants of different genders, rename roles, or omit the court entirely. Even so, damas remains the established term for the traditionally female attendants.