This type of word is called a ‘sustantivo gerundial.’ In English, a ‘gerund noun.’ That is to say, they are verb forms that function like nouns.
You use this form in English all the time.
The childhood studying helped him perform in college. | El estudio de la infancia le ayudó a rendir en la universidad.
All the running he did in the afternoon made him too tired to party. | El correr que hizo en la tarde le dejó demasiado cansado para la fiesta.
The laughter coming from the restaurant is what drew us in. | El risa proveniente del restaurante fue lo que nos atrajo.
Listening to that song reminded me of her. | El escuchar esa canción me recordó a ella.
The bouncing of the car is what made her nauseous. | El balanceo del coche es lo que le dio náuseas.
The swimming every day is why I’m not out of breath climbing this hill. | El nadar todos los días es por qué no estoy sin aliento subiendo esta colina.