Quince años is the Spanish phrase meaning “fifteen years” or, by context, “fifteenth birthday.”
The phrase is widely used as an alternative name for the celebration in Spanish-speaking communities. It emphasizes the age being marked rather than the feminine noun quinceañera, which can identify both the celebrant and the event depending on usage.
Quince años is also found in names for songs, films, parties, and cultural programs connected with the tradition. Because Spanish birthday expressions can be literal, the phrase should not be translated as “fifteen-year-old” in every context; when used as an event name, it means the celebration of turning 15.
Local vocabulary differs. Some communities favor quinceañera, others use quince or quince años, and families may use all three expressions interchangeably.