The Spanish word that can describe a male celebrating a fifteenth-birthday coming-of-age event is quinceañero. It is the masculine counterpart of quinceañera.
The traditional term quinceañera is strongly associated with girls and young women, but families and communities have adapted the celebration in different ways. A boy’s event may be called a quinceañero celebration and may retain features such as formal clothing, a religious service, a court, music, and a reception.
There is no single worldwide format for a quinceañero. Some families use the same customs as a quinceañera, while others create a more personalized ceremony. Language also varies: local communities may use informal descriptions rather than a fixed label.
Quinceañero should not be confused with chambelán. A chambelán is commonly a male attendant in a quinceañera’s court, whereas quinceañero identifies the male honoree.