quinceañera
fifteenth birthday celebration, sweet fifteen
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/kin.θe.aˈɲe.ɾa/
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Cultural Note
The quinceañera marks a girl's transition from childhood to womanhood at age 15. The celebration typically includes a religious ceremony, a formal party with a special waltz, and the changing of shoes from flats to heels. It is most elaborate in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, though versions exist throughout Latin America.
📝 Example Sentences
La quinceañera de mi sobrina fue espectacular.
My niece's fifteenth birthday celebration was spectacular.
Para su quinceañera, llevó un vestido rosa.
For her quinceañera, she wore a pink dress.