Padrinos is the traditional Spanish title for sponsors who help support a quinceañera.
The word padrinos means “godparents” or “sponsors,” depending on context. At a quinceañera, padrinos may be relatives, family friends, or other trusted adults who contribute money, arrange services, provide symbolic gifts, or offer personal support. Their exact responsibilities are not identical from one family to another.
Some celebrations assign sponsors particular items or expenses, such as the dress, cake, music, or religious objects. These arrangements are customary rather than universal. A family may have several padrinos, or it may choose not to use sponsors at all.
Padrinos should not be confused with the court of honor. Damas and chambelanes participate as attendants, often in the formal dance. Padrinos support the celebration and may appear in its ceremonies, but they are not simply another name for court members.