Which Spanish-language term describes the formal court of attendants at a quinceañera?

The formal court of attendants at a quinceañera is called the corte de honor.

The Spanish phrase literally means “court of honor.” It usually refers to friends or relatives who accompany the celebrant and may participate in the formal entrance, photographs, and choreographed dances. Depending on the celebration, the group can include young women, young men, or a mixed selection.

English-language accounts often use “court of honor,” while Spanish-speaking families may use corte de honor. The court’s clothing may coordinate with the quinceañera’s dress, but the style and number of attendants differ widely.

The court is not the same as the group of guests. It has a ceremonial role, especially during the vals and other planned portions of the reception. A family may also choose to have no court at all in a smaller or more modern celebration.