Spanish supplies the word “quinceañera” for this coming-of-age celebration.
The term is formed from quince, meaning fifteen, with a feminine suffix associated with a girl or young woman. In Spanish-speaking usage, quinceañera can identify both the celebrant and, by extension, the celebration held in her honor.
The tradition is especially associated with Latin American and Hispanic communities, but practices differ from place to place. The word is often written with the ñ, and the pronunciation reflects Spanish rather than English spelling conventions.
English-language communities commonly use quinceañera without translating it. Related regional names include quince años and quince, but these expressions can refer to the same broad celebration depending on the country and family tradition.