Quinceanera Definition

kēnsĕ-ə-nyârə
quinceaneras
noun
A celebration of the fifteenth birthday of a Hispanic or Latina girl, typically including a Roman Catholic Mass and often serving as a social debut.
American Heritage
The girl whose birthday is celebrated at a quinceañera.
American Heritage

Other Word Forms of Quinceanera

Noun

Singular:
quinceanera
Plural:
quinceaeras, quinceaneras

Origin of Quinceanera

  • American Spanish from Spanish feminine of quinceañero fifteen years old quince fifteen (from Latin quīndecim penkwe in Indo-European roots) año year (from Latin annus at- in Indo-European roots) -ero adj. suff. (from Latin -ārius)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Quinceanera Sentence Examples

  • Perfect for proms, quinceanera celebrations or any special occasion, the elegant ball gown, with its long, full skirt and fitted bodice, will make you stand out in the crowd.

  • For Sweet 16 parties, sleepovers and Quinceanera parties, any sort of "Truth or Dare" game works, but can get serious quickly.

  • Unique and creative party favors can set your soiree apart, whether you're throwing a christening, a quinceanera or a birthday party.

  • Because most Quinceanera's are formal events, Quinceanera dinner plates should reflect the magnitude of the affair.

  • If you'll be hosting a Quinceanera at your home, you'll need to pick our your own plates, otherwise the catering hall will have several choices that should do just fine.

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