Damas traditionally names the young women in a quinceañera court.
In Spanish, damas means “ladies,” and the term is commonly used for female attendants in the court of honor. They may accompany the celebrant during the entrance, take part in the formal waltz, and appear in coordinated dresses for photographs and other ceremonial moments.
Their male counterparts are traditionally called chambelanes. These labels come from the formal presentation style associated with older versions of the celebration, although terminology and court composition have changed over time.
Modern families may use English terms such as attendants or bridesmaids, or they may create a mixed-gender court without following older titles. Damas should not be confused with madrinas: madrinas are female sponsors, while damas are usually members of the celebrant's attendant court.