A fusão já não é rentável, uma vez que o mercado caiu.

Questions & Answers about A fusão já não é rentável, uma vez que o mercado caiu.

Could I use porque instead of uma vez que here?
Yes, you could say porque o mercado caiu. However, uma vez que (since / given that) is slightly more formal and argumentative. It is perfect for a business context like this, as it presents a logical premise that justifies the main clause.
Why is caiu in the indicative mood after uma vez que instead of the subjunctive?
While many connectors at the B2 level trigger the subjunctive, uma vez que is a causal connector used to state an established fact or objective reason. Because it presents a reality (the market actually fell), it takes the indicative mood.
Why use já não é for "is no longer" instead of translating it as não é mais?
In European Portuguese, já não is the standard structure for "no longer" or "not anymore" and is placed directly before the verb. Using não [verb] mais is common in Brazilian Portuguese, but in Portugal, it sounds unnatural.
How is the word rentável (profitable) formed?
It comes from the noun renda (income) or the verb render (to yield). Adding the suffix -ável (which works just like "-able" in English) creates an adjective that literally means "capable of yielding income".

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