All across Latin America, girls anxiously await their fifteenth birthdays. Quinceañera traditions may vary among Latin cultures, but almost all of them consider it to be a rite of passage, the moment a girl enters womanhood.
If you are looking for the right words to accompany such a special celebration, you might find inspiration in the following quotes.
Famous Quotes
Whether you are looking for quotes to put in an invitation, or you want something nice to write on a congratulatory card, a good idea to find inspiration is to pick the brains of some big names in Spanish-speaking culture.
Quotes from Songs
If you are more musically inclined, you might want to draw inspiration from some popular quinceañera songs:
Esa niña de largos silencios volaba tan alto que mi mirada quería alcanzarla y no la podía ver. La paraba en el tiempo pensando que no debería crecer, pero el tiempo me estaba engañando mi niña se hacía mujer.
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That girl of long silences flew so high that my gaze wanted to reach her but could not see her. It stopped in time thinking that she shouldn't grow up but time was tricking me my girl was turning into a woman.
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From "De niña a mujer" by Julio Iglesias
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Hoy es el día de tus quince años aunque parezca un día normal Hoy es cuando todo lo que tú has soñado por tantos años se convierte en realidad.
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Today you turn fifteen and even though it seems like a normal day Today everything you've dreamt of for so many years, becomes true.
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From "Regalo de quinceañera" by Rakim and Ken-Y
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Será tal vez tu día mas deseado, una ilusión el sueño mas amado, te sentirás una mujer ya no eres niña y en este día vivirás deprisa...
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It might be the day you've most wished for, your hope, your dearest dream, you will feel like a woman, no longer a girl and in that day, you will live so fast...
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From "Quince primaveras" by Vicente Fernández
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Ahora me enciende como un sol, la primavera mis sueños se convierten en promesas me cambia el corazón de quinceañera
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Now, spring makes me shine like the sun, my dreams become promises, my quinceañera heart changes me
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From "Quinceañera" by Thalía
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Hay recuerdos que no voy a borrar personas que no voy a olvidar hay aromas que me quiero llevar silencios que prefiero callar
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There are memories I won't erase people I won't forget smells I want to take with me silences I want to keep silent
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From "Recuerdos que no voy a olvidar" by Fito Paez.
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Kind Thoughts for Quinceañeras
Finally, if the quotes and songs above weren't quite what you are looking for, below is a list of thoughtful anonymous phrases you can dedicate to a quinceañera:
- Disfruta, sueña, ama, vive la vida que tienes por delante con la ilusión de este día en que cumples quince años.
Enjoy, dream, love, live the life that's ahead of you with the hope you feel this day, when you are turning fifteen.
- En este día atrévete a soñar, explora tus fantasías, abre los ojos a esta hermosa vida que tienes por delante.
Today, dare to dream, explore your fantasies, open your eyes to this beautiful life that lies ahead of you.
- Que sepas aprovechar esta hermosa edad y que siempre sigas el camino que te conduzca al éxito.
May you make the most of this beautiful age and may you always follow the path to success.
- Hoy sentirás el cariño y aprecio de todas las personas que te acompañarán a celebrar tu cumpleaños, que siempre estés rodeada de personas sinceras.
Today, you will feel the love and affection of everyone who will celebrate your birthday with you, may you always be surrounded by honest people.
- Tienes en la palma de tu mano la juventud, la belleza, la vida. Disfruta y sé feliz.
In the palm of your hand are youth, beauty, life. Enjoy them and be happy.
- Que el amor, la amabilidad, la paciencia y la tolerancia adornen tu vida.
May love, kindness, patience and tolerance adorn your life.
A quinceañera is a truly special moment in many girls' lives. So, whatever quote you choose, make sure it comes from the heart!