disse que gostou da refeição que

said he liked the meal that

→ dizer
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said he liked the meal that This phrase introduces a relative clause describing the meal. The subject of gostou is usually understood from context; here, it is he.
PO: João disse que gostou da refeição que Ana preparou.
EN: João said he liked the meal that Ana prepared.

Tom disse que gostou da refeição que Mary preparou.

Tom said he liked the meal Mary prepared.

Tom disse que gostou da refeição que Mary tinha preparado para ele.

Tom said he enjoyed the meal Mary had prepared for him.

Tom disse que gostou da refeição que Mary tinha preparado.

Tom said he liked the meal Mary had prepared.

Tom disse que gostou da refeição que Mary preparou para ele.

Tom said he enjoyed the meal Mary prepared for him.