What word describes a quinceañera’s formal group of attendants in Spanish?

Corte de honor is the Spanish term for a quinceañera’s formal group of attendants.

A corte de honor, or court of honor, may include young women called damas and young men called chambelanes. The attendants accompany the honoree during formal entrances, posed photographs, choreographed dances, and other parts of the reception.

The size and composition of the court vary widely. Some families choose a large group, while others use only a few attendants or omit the court altogether. Regional customs, budget, venue, and the honoree’s preferences all influence the arrangement.

The term refers to the group, not to one individual member. Dama generally identifies a female attendant, while chambelán commonly identifies a male attendant. These roles are ceremonial and do not create a legal or religious rank.