The Spanish word chambelán may describe a quinceañera’s male escort during the formal presentation.
A chambelán is commonly a male member of the quinceañera’s court, and the plural is chambelanes. Depending on the region, the term may refer particularly to the main escort or more broadly to the male attendants who accompany the celebrant.
Chambelanes often take part in the entrance, formal dances, photographs, and rehearsed presentations. Their clothing may be coordinated with the quinceañera’s dress or with the outfits of the damas.
Terminology differs across Spanish-speaking communities. Some families use local labels such as escort or companion in English, while others use chambelán only for the principal escort. The word therefore identifies a customary role, not a universally fixed title.