What Spanish title is often used for the person celebrating a quinceañera?

Quinceañera is the Spanish title often used for the person celebrating the fifteenth birthday.

The word is feminine and traditionally refers to a girl or young woman reaching age 15. In common usage, especially in English, quinceañera can also refer to the party itself. The surrounding sentence usually makes the intended meaning clear.

The term is related to quince años, meaning “fifteen years,” and to fiesta de quince años, meaning “fifteenth birthday celebration.” Spanish usage can vary by country, so related expressions such as quince or quince años may also appear.

A quinceañera is not the same role as a dama, chambelán, or madrina. Those terms describe attendants or sponsors connected with the event. The quinceañera is the person whose milestone birthday is being honored.