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/Sounds like "keen" (as in "keep") + "seh" (as in "set") + "ah" (as in "art") + "NYEH" + "rah" (as in "rapper")/

Meaning

A girl's fifteenth birthday celebration that marks her symbolic transition from childhood to womanhood, a big deal across Mexico and much of Latin America. Think a waltz with chambelanes (escorts), a princess gown, months of planning, and a party that rivals a wedding.

Examples

The quinceañera had a live band and a huge pink dress.

My parents threw me a quinceañera like a movie, I'll never forget it.

Regional synonyms

In Paraguay, a fool or naive person, from Guarani. One of the most common everyday words for calling someone clueless or goofy, without too much sting.