The Spanish word that usually names the male attendants in a quinceañera’s court of honor is chambelanes.
Chambelanes are commonly friends, relatives, or other young people chosen to accompany the honoree during formal entrances, photographs, and choreographed dances. The singular form is chambelán. In some regions, the term may be replaced by words such as escorts or honor attendants.
The female members of the court are often called damas, the Spanish word for “ladies.” The size and composition of the court are not fixed, so a family may choose several attendants, a mixed group, or no formal court at all.
Chambelanes are sometimes mistaken for padrinos. Padrinos are sponsors or godparents who may help with organization or expenses; they are not necessarily young attendants. Terminology also varies across countries, which is why local invitations may use English titles instead of Spanish ones.