What Spanish word names the quinceañera’s group of attendants?

The group of attendants at a quinceañera is called the corte de honor, meaning “court of honor.”

A court of honor traditionally consists of friends or relatives who accompany the celebrant during formal parts of the event. Depending on local custom, it may include damas, or female attendants, and chambelanes, or male attendants. Some modern celebrations use mixed-gender groups or a smaller group of attendants.

The court may participate in the entrance, religious service, photographs, formal dances, and presentations. Its clothing is often coordinated with the celebrant’s outfit, although there is no single worldwide uniform.

Corte de honor should not be mistaken for the waltz itself. The court is the group of people, while the waltz is one possible performance involving them. Families may also omit the court completely or replace it with close relatives and friends.