The Spanish word for the sponsor or godmother-like supporter of a quinceañera is madrina.
A madrina may help pay for, organize, or provide an important part of the celebration. Depending on the family and region, sponsors can contribute clothing, decorations, music, food, or religious items.
Madrina literally means “godmother,” but a quinceañera madrina does not necessarily have to be the celebrant’s baptismal godmother. The relationship is often one of trusted family friendship or kinship.
A male sponsor is commonly called a padrino. These terms describe supporters and sponsors, not the Court of Honor: damas and chambelanes are attendants who may take part in the formal presentation.