Chambelanes is the traditional Spanish term for male attendants in a quinceañera’s court of honor.
A court of honor may accompany the celebrant during a formal entrance, choreographed presentation, photographs, and ceremonial dances. The male members are commonly called chambelanes, while female members are often called damas. The vocabulary can vary by country and by family.
The term should not be confused with quinceañero, which commonly refers to a boy celebrating a similar fifteenth-birthday tradition. It also differs from padrinos, a term for sponsors or godparents who may help support the celebration financially or ceremonially.
Modern quinceañeras frequently use mixed courts, smaller groups, or no court at all. Even so, chambelanes remains one of the best-known traditional labels for the male attendants.