What Spanish word describes the male equivalent of a quinceañera?

The Spanish word commonly used for the male equivalent of a quinceañera is quinceañero.

It uses the masculine Spanish ending -ero in place of the feminine -era. The term can describe a boy celebrating his fifteenth birthday in a corresponding cultural event, although such celebrations are less standardized and less widespread than quinceañeras for girls.

Some families adapt the tradition for a son by including a formal outfit, a ceremony, a court, speeches, music, and dancing. Others celebrate the birthday without using a special title or established ritual. There is no single universal format for a quinceañero celebration.

Quinceañero can also be confused with chambelán. A chambelán is generally a male attendant in a quinceañera’s court, while quinceañero identifies the male celebrant. Regional vocabulary and family preferences can affect how both words are used.