The Spanish word describing the male attendants in a quinceañera’s court of honor is chambelanes.
Chambelanes are traditionally young men who accompany the quinceañera during formal entrances, photographs, and choreographed dances. In English-language celebrations, they may also be called escorts or honor attendants.
The court can include a mixture of relatives and friends, and its size varies substantially. Some quinceañeras use both male and female attendants, while others choose a smaller group or do not have a court at all.
Terminology is regional. Chambelanes is widely used, but other Spanish terms can appear in different communities. These attendants should not be confused with padrinos or madrinas, who are sponsors or supporters rather than necessarily members of the dance court.